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With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from
you. A World of Difference. Made Possible. Job Description: MISSION / SUMMARY: The position exists to execute process improvement tasks and projects to reduce unscheduled downtime, increase life of assets, and enhance processes to improve safety, quality, and plant performance.
The Engineer Associate Intern understands and aligns business operations and continuous improvement efforts as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives. JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following. Support the facility capital budget to meet business commitments. Develop capital requests,
RFP's, bids, and recommend vendors. Hire vendors. Manage construction and quality control of new projects.
Demonstrates organizational agility by being able to find solutions through teamwork. Develop and maintain accurate and complete spending forecasts. Discuss and lay out project specifications. Make detailed plans to accomplish goals. Review, approve, or modify product designs. Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts. Approve expenditures. Review and recommend contracts. Develop cost estimates. Draft proposals and reports for upper management. Check technical accuracy of work. Service internal customers by continuously improving production and maintenance processes which directly impacts safety, efficiencies, and material and labor cost Complete root cause failure analysis and implement corrective actions to improve efficiencies Identify and implement cost savings initiatives that reduce plant expenses Implement and share best practices with other food service facilities.
Contribute to a safe work environment by identifying and implementing safety improvements. Other duties as assigned. DELIVERABLES: Process improvements are identified by analyzing the processes and applying analytical problem solving skills Safety and ergonomics improvements are identified through observations and interaction with plant personnel and issues are corrected using plant personnel and contractor labor Cost saving targets are achieved by eliminating waste (time, energy, money) which reduces overall plant expense Implement systems to improve equipment efficiencies using data to identify areas for improvement and implementing appropriate corrective actions Support departments on as needed basis to develop training programs to keep the skills up to date as technology changes EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE: Preferred field of study of Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical SKILLS: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to proactively manage projects and keep stakeholders engaged and informed on progress Good leadership skills Ability to function alone and in a team-based environment Analytical Problem solving ability (TCC/Trouble Cause Correction)The ability to work well under pressure Work with resources internal and external to company to coordinate successful execution SCHEDULE DEMANDS: General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours. Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs. Reading computer screen or other electronic devices. Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment. KEY COMPETENCIES: Action Oriented Drive for Results Problem Solving Priority Setting Functional/Technical Skills Timely Decision Making Perseverance Nearest Major Market: Visalia Nearest Secondary Market: Tulare
