Industrial Engineering Co-op (temporary)

About LiDestri Foods

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Industrial Engineering Co-op will support continuous improvement initiatives within a high-speed food manufacturing environment. This role provides hands-on exposure to operations, data analysis, process optimization, and lean manufacturing practices. The co-op will work closely with supply chain, engineering, operations, quality, and maintenance teams to improve safety, efficiency, quality, and throughput.

 Excellent Pay and Benefits:

• Great career-pathing 
• Professional development, including unlimited online training courses
• Health insurance with premium contributions
• Dental, vision, HSA
• 100% company paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 401k – with employer match
• Paid time off to include- vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays
• Company bonuses
• And many more….

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conduct time studies, work measurement, and line balancing on high-speed production lines
• Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities
• Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen, standard work, waste reduction)
• Help develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation
• Participate in root cause analysis for downtime, scrap, and quality issues
• Support capacity analysis, labor optimization, and productivity tracking
• Assist with layout planning and material flow improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Safety
• Prepare reports, presentations, and visual management tools for leadership review
• Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.        

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data analysis tools is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to spend time on the production floor
• Coursework or experience in project management, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement preferred
• Familiarity with food manufacturing or high-speed production environments preferred
• Experience with time studies, process mapping, or statistical analysis preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Occasionally need to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, with a potential of up to 25 pounds.
• Exposure to the manufacturing plant floor requires the use of personal protective equipment (earplugs, safety glasses, bump cap, skid-resistant leather shoes, etc.)
• Minimal travel may be required between facilities.
• Must follow Good Manufacturing Practice (hair net, no jewelry, no fake nails or eyelashes, no food/drink, gum, etc. in the manufacturing Plant).

DISCLAIMER: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities.  The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position.  This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.