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Industrial Engineer I

Location: Coldwater, MI

Schedule: Onsite, 5 days a week | Up to 50% on the manufacturing floor

Travel: 10–15%

About Clemens Food Group

For more than 130 years, Clemens Food Group has been guided by a simple principle: do the right thing. As a family-owned, fully integrated food manufacturing company, we operate across the entire supply chain—from raising livestock to delivering finished products. We combine tradition with innovation to produce quality food while building a culture where people are empowered to grow, contribute, and succeed.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to drive continuous improvement, process optimization, and operational excellence within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role focuses on improving labor efficiency, production capacity, and yield performance using data-driven analysis, Lean Manufacturing principles, and hands-on floor engagement. You will spend significant time in the plant, partnering with operations, supply chain, and R&D to identify bottlenecks, implement solutions, and deliver measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve line capacity, throughput, and equipment utilization in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Develop and maintain labor standards using time studies, line balancing, and work measurement techniques
• Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks using data analysis, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools to drive labor, yield, and cost improvements
• Perform OEE analysis (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) to optimize production performance
• Lead process improvement and operational excellence initiatives from concept through implementation
• Support capital projects through data analysis, financial justification, and ROI validation
• Maintain and audit SAP/ERP and MES system data for labor, yield, and material standards
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and R&D to implement sustainable improvements
• Support new product development through process design, costing, and implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 2–5+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or process improvement
• Experience in food manufacturing or high-speed production environments preferred
• Hands-on experience with time studies, labor optimization, and process improvement
• Experience with SAP (ERP), MES systems, and data analysis tools (Excel)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred), and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills

Benefits

Clemens Food Group offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support employees and their families, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and retirement planning support
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Employee wellness and support programs

Disclaimer & EEOC Statement:

It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.

Agency Statement

Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.