Company: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

Position: Production Engineer

Location: 949 Industrial Blvd., Gainesville, GA 30501



Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechatronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related. 1 year of experience as an Engineer Trainee, Industrial Engineer, or related. Experience must include: Reengineering layouts in a process area to increase tonnage capacity and line efficiency. Developing time studies in a series of personnel to define overall performance of a process. Developing programs based on Six Sigma to track hourly results with the aim to attack root causes of inefficiency. Using tools such as Minitab software, pareto diagrams, and Ishikawa diagrams to improve different KPIs.



Duties: Meet and exceed production goals set forth by plant management. Responsible for meeting volume goals through the improvement of efficiencies. Responsible for minimizing downtime through engineering controls. Participate in Operational Excellence project meeting project team no less than twice per year. Leverage advanced engineering skillsets to optimize production goals. Responsible for increased volume attainment through process flow management. Improve safety by identifying hazards and problem shooting solutions. Manage labor to a zero budget. Proactively look for ways to reduce costs through the elimination of excess raw material. Look for continuous improvement in operating processes and procedures and encourage hourly team members’ ownership of all processes. Complete daily production plans; accomplishing work results; prioritizing; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; and reporting results on end-of-shift production summaries. Adhere to all product specifications to reduce claims and maximize yields. Ensure that all USDA regulations are followed and that the company’s quality programs meet or exceed customer requirements. Increase retention and maintain good working relationships with the Union, USDA (meat), and all employees.



Email resumes to: Attn: Danielle Younkin - Ref #1272, danielle.younkin@jbssa.com