Senior Industrial Engineer - Remote with Travel
Perdue Farms · Shreveport, LA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Industrial
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A senior industrial role at Perdue Farms (industrial) in Shreveport, LA. Certifications – preferred or higher.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Green Belt, AutoCAD, SAP
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Industrial Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $86k–$125k.
Median of the low and high ends of 71 live postings that list pay, out of 295 industrial engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 294 other live industrial postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $86k–$125k, from 70 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 61%
- Time studies 41%
- Six Sigma 37%
- New product launch 36%
- Root cause 27%
- Tooling 25%
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Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from Perdue FarmsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Engineered Standards - development and responsibility.
- ◆Process Improvement – Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of processes.
- ◆Workplace Design – Designing physical layout of a workplace, including arrangement of equipment, workstations, and storage areas.
- ◆Supply Chain Management – Optimize the flow of materials, information and resources.
- ◆Inventory Management - Managing the flow of goods in a production system, including ordering, receiving, storing, and shipping.
- ◆Statistical Analysis & Quality Control – Ensure products and services meet specified quality standards.
- ◆Time and Motion Studies – Analyzing and improving the efficiency of worker movements and processes.
- ◆Project Management – Planning, coordinating, and monitoring projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and desired standard of work.
Education
- ✓4-Year Degree in Bachelor of Science Required
- ✓Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Required. Protein experience a plus.
Related Experience
- ✓Industrial Engineering experience – 5+ years
- ✓5+ years or more experience working as an Industrial Engineering in a manufacturing environment
- ✓Food Manufacturing experience very strongly preferred.
- ✓Poultry or protein experience a plus
- ✓Demonstrated experience supporting a manufacturing supply chain that involves various manufacturing steps or processes. Ideal candidate should have experience leading industrial engineering projects and studies across those functions.
- ✓Certifications – preferred or higher
- ✓Green Belt – six-sigma
Requirements
Position is active. On the floor activities such as troubleshooting and re-design of existing systems are routine. May need to move equipment occasionally. May need to access files, supplies and equipment. Work activity is where the processing equipment is located. Work environment includes, but is not limited to, a normal office environment and construction site as well as climate extremes found in a poultry processing operation, feed mill, hatchery and a waste water treatment facility. Position requires an associate to have the ability to move throughout the complex and all facilities. When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db. May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility. Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company. Must be able to work in confined and or permit required confined spaces and heights. Must be able to work on and or around operating equipment. Must be trained and use Lockout/Tagout.
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Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That\'s Perdue.
Summary
We are actively recruiting for a Senior Industrial Engineer. This is a remote role and will require 50% - 75% travel to support regional business unit needs.
Professional Skillsets
- •Strong Time Management Skills - the ability to use one\'s time effectively or productively
- •Change Agent - Acts as a catalyst for the change management process. Help an organization, or part of an organization, transform how it operates by inspiring and influencing others.
- •Shows Agility – Candidate as the ability to work with insight, flexibility and confidence in response to challenging and changing circumstances.
- •Effective Communication Skills – Candidate can exchange ideas, thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is received and understood with clarity and purpose.
- •Ability to Train others – Teach other managers within the facilities IE topics and tools to become better manager.
- •Strong Analytics - Research, Problem-Solving, Reporting, Data and Metrics Interpretation
- •Self-Starter – Candidate is sufficiently motivated or ambitious to start project.
- •Computer Skills – Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD (Preferred), SAP (Preferred), and Simulation Modeling (Preferred), Time Management Software (Preferred)
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