Industrial Engineer - Onsite
VIVA USA Inc. · Southaven, MS
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at VIVA USA Inc. (industrial) in Southaven, MS. 6 months + experience working in a high-volume distribution center or large retail operation.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Automation, AutoCAD
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How this role compares
Against 312 other live industrial postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $84k–$124k, from 89 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 63%
- Time studies 48%
- Six Sigma 36%
- New product launch 28%
- ✓ AutoCAD 28%
- Plant layout 27%
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Industrial team at VIVA USA Inc.
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- 2
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is it more layout and capacity work, or time studies and standard work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from VIVA USA Inc.As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Implement DC-based improvement projects that result in a safer, more efficient work environment. Follow, monitor, and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations and policies. Develop fundamental understanding of DC operations, LEAN principles, problem solving techniques. Work closely with upper Management, Supervisors, External Suppliers, Contractors, and Equipment Manufacturers. Contribute to completing projects on time and within or below budget. Assist in the coordination of
requirements
for new designs, product lines, surveys, and maintenance schedules for warehouse equipment and automation. Competent in reports in all MS office applications including Access and advanced Excel skills. Perform other duties as assigned (write standard work, train standard work, assist Supervisors, develop Continuous Improvement program, support new start-up initiatives, support and perform data extractions / reports / analysis). Travel to other client facilities to assist with implementation new processes. Qualify for this role: Minimum of AS degree and 2 years of experience. Must possess a positive attitude, work well with others inside and outside the department and have good oral and written communication skills. Must be self-motivated, independent worker who can take limited direction while making good decisions in the workplace. Evidence of creative problem solver/implementer with cost sensitivities. Computer skills required, to include warehouse management systems experience. 6 months + experience working in a high-volume distribution center or large retail operation. Must be detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. AutoCAD certification preferred. .
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Title: Industrial Engineer - Onsite Description: By joining our manufacturing and distribution team you will assist the Engineering Department in planning and implementing facility related improvements and up-grades as well as introduce new systems and technologies to ensure DC equipment and infrastructure operate at sustained, optimal, efficiency
