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.

LiDestri

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