Industrial Engineer

60 years ago, Fox Packaging got its humble start with used equipment and borrowed space in the back of a South Texas carrot shed. Today, things look a little different for us. Not only have we become a leader in flexible packaging solutions, but we now service produce customers across North and South America. While our customer base and distribution has grown through the years, our family remains committed to delivering the same customer service and product quality that served us well in those early years. We take great pride in our ability to respond to the needs of our customers with innovative flexible packaging solutions that help elevate their fresh products to both trade and consumer audiences. As a fundamental partner of Fox Packaging, Fox Solutions sets the standard for equipment quality and safety with full stainless-steel construction and comprehensive pack line solutions that include weighers, baggers, case packers and more. We provide single-source sales and support for a number of best-in-class equipment brands including Newtec, Haith and C-Pack. It is these customer relationships that motivate us to exceed expectations with consistently superior service, design, production, and prompt delivery.

Overview
Fox Packaging has an opening for an experienced Industrial Engineer. We need a self-motivated professional with proven project management and manufacturing experience. This position has an emphasis on and will be responsible for establishing safety and quality procedures and standards, evaluate processes and procedures, and recommend cost reductions.

Job Responsibilities

Process Optimization

· Analyze current production processes for inefficiencies.

· Design and implement improvements to reduce waste, costs, setup, and cycle times.

· Apply lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.

Workflow and Layout Design

· Develop optimal plant layouts for material flow, labor efficiency, and equipment utilization.

· Design workstations and assembly lines to enhance productivity and ergonomics.

Time and Motion Studies

· Conduct studies to set standard operating procedures (SOPs).

· Establish labor standards and production rates.

Cost Analysis and Control

· Monitor production costs and recommend cost-saving strategies.

· Analyze operational budgets and propose capital expenditures.

Supply Chain & Inventory Management

· Collaborate with procurement and logistics to optimize supply chain efficiency.

· Improve inventory control systems to minimize excess and shortages.

Quality and Continuous Improvement

· Lead in Kaizen, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives with a safety-first mindset with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

· Use safety metrics (incident rates, near-miss reports, audit findings) to drive continuous improvement in Engineering design and processes.

· Support quality improvement initiatives and audits.

Data Analysis and Reporting

· Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor and communicate operational efficiency.

Project Management

· Lead cross-functional projects involving production, training, and quality teams.

· Coordinate new product introductions or process changes.

Safety and Compliance

· Ensure ergonomic design and safety compliance of workstations.

· Maintain up-to-date documentation and certifications for equipment, machinery, and facility infrastructure.

· Collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) teams on audits, inspections, and reporting.

· Ensure all machinery and equipment have preventive maintenance plans that address both operational efficiency and safety risks.

· Monitor equipment performance for early detection of conditions that could lead to unsafe failures.

· Incorporate safety reviews into all engineering project phases (design, installation, commissioning, and start-up).

· Lead Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for new or modified equipment.

Education/ Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of Process Flow, SQF, 5S, safety and best practices.
• Capacity to manage various projects and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent negotiation and leadership skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create and execute strategic Project Management, safety, and Quality controls.

Physical Demands:

This job requires light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must have manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person