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Southwire Company LLC
Industrial Engineer I
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What they do
An Industrial Engineer devises ways to make production processes more efficient and less wasteful. Uses technology and engineering to help companies and organizations produce products with efficient use of time, resources, and energy.
$88,759 / year median in Alabama
-6% projected decline
Job Description
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?
Key Responsibilities Maintain equipment capability records using standardized company documents. Data to include machine specs, processing factors, limiting factors, etc. Maintain labor process records using standardized company documents. Data to include time studies, method standards, SOPs, process documents, etc. Collaborate with Operations Engineering to develop and/or audit process documentation for machine capabilities and enterprise data standards. Assess process performance utilizing traditional Industrial Engineering skills and enterprise solutions to identify trends, performance gaps, and areas of opportunity. Recommend options to improve Value Stream effectiveness. Assist with project support through Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, A3 Problem Solving, etc. Facilitate change management and documentation of process improvements. Provide cost and data analysis for capital investments, cost benefit justification, new product introduction, product changes, capacity analysis, etc. Collaborate with functional teams responsible for system changes and enhancements. Act as site SME and change coordinator for implementation, data pulls, analysis, communication, etc. Gain proficiency with enterprise applications to execute primary job duties. Systems include but are not limited to: SAP, CableBuilder, Advaris and JIRA.
Working Conditions In Office / On Site Competencies
Location:
Heflin, AL Job Summary The Industrial Engineer will provide expertise to optimize production processes, enhance efficiency, and streamline operations. The role will utilize traditional Industrial Engineering skills to analyze systems, implement Lean methodologies, and drive continuous improvement. Primary focus centers around driving enterprise standards to promote financial success and customer experience. Develops, designs and plans equipment and machine layouts, workflow and safety precautions to maximize utilization of plant and manufacturing facilities | Ensures compliance with established industry safety and design standards and guidelines | Evaluates worker productivity and recommends improvements to increase manpower efficiency and operating performance, reduce waste and delays and promote cost control/reductions | Develops metrics to measure plant and equipment capacity output and identifies equipment and process flow bottlenecks | Establishes accident prevention measures and plans and schedules training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operation.Key Responsibilities Maintain equipment capability records using standardized company documents. Data to include machine specs, processing factors, limiting factors, etc. Maintain labor process records using standardized company documents. Data to include time studies, method standards, SOPs, process documents, etc. Collaborate with Operations Engineering to develop and/or audit process documentation for machine capabilities and enterprise data standards. Assess process performance utilizing traditional Industrial Engineering skills and enterprise solutions to identify trends, performance gaps, and areas of opportunity. Recommend options to improve Value Stream effectiveness. Assist with project support through Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, A3 Problem Solving, etc. Facilitate change management and documentation of process improvements. Provide cost and data analysis for capital investments, cost benefit justification, new product introduction, product changes, capacity analysis, etc. Collaborate with functional teams responsible for system changes and enhancements. Act as site SME and change coordinator for implementation, data pulls, analysis, communication, etc. Gain proficiency with enterprise applications to execute primary job duties. Systems include but are not limited to: SAP, CableBuilder, Advaris and JIRA.
Education, Experience, and Skills:
Required Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in engineeringYears of Experience:
AnyPreferred Field of Expertise:
Industrial EngineeringTravel None.Working Conditions In Office / On Site Competencies