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Bojangles is looking for an Industrial or systems engineer intern based in Charlotte or remote-based to use Simio software to find opportunities in efficiencies in the restaurant environment. The candidate makes recommendations on labor and equipment deployment based on current kitchens and finds opportunities for AI and robotics to simplify kitchen and service operations. The role is currently set up for a paid internship, with the opportunity to become full time upon graduation. IE Intern Job Description.docx

Hi all, I am modeling a restaurant, where orders are placed until 22:00. The preparation of these orders takes approximately 20 minutes (it can be more or less due to the probability distributions involved). I have some workers whose schedules are from 10:00 to 22:30 and they prepare these orders. The problem is the following. Suppose that it's 22:30 and there are still some orders in the queue. Since the worker's schedule ends now, those orders can't be processed and will remain for the next day. This obviously does not happen in a real-life restaurant. So if at the end of the worker schedule (22:30) there are some orders in queue, I would like to extend the schedule until all orders are met. How can this be done? Thank you in advance, Marcel Favereau

[EDIT] Hi all, I am modeling a restaurant, where orders are placed until 22:00. The preparation of these orders takes approximately 20 minutes (it can be more or less due to the probability distributions involved). I have some workers whose schedules are from 10:00 to 22:30 and they prepare these orders. The problem is the following. Suppose that it's 22:30 and there are still some orders in the queue. Since the worker's schedule ends now, those orders can't be processed and will remain for the next day. This obviously does not happen in a real-life restaurant. So if at the end of the worker schedule (22:30) there are some orders in queue, I would like to extend the schedule until all orders are met. The problem is I don't know how long it will take the workers to prepare the missing orders, so I can't suppose a certain time needed to complete the orders. I have to wait that the last order is prepared to set the end of the working day. How can this be done? Thank you in advance, Marcel Favereau

Hello, I am simulating a restaurant queue with two servers. The queue is lineal and the entity order is FIFO. The 85% of the entities goes to Server 1 and 15% to Server 2. But I need that all the entities do the same path. So, those entities that have to go to Server 2, wait till Server 1 (capacity==2) is empty, and then go to Server 2 (capacity==2) without processing in S1, and those entities that go to Server 1, then, wait till Server 2 is empty, to move on without process in Server 2. The real example is a lineal queue where you have to choose between two foods, but independently which one you choose, you do the same line, taking the food in the server you choose and waiting for the people that is in the other server to finish in order to move on and pay. How can I do it? Thank you so much.

Hello! Probably it's a easy problem to solve, but I'm struggling with it! I'm going to describe my little system (please see the attached image): At lunch time (12h PM), the students enter the restaurant through the ticket gate (1) and chose the self-service food buffet (servers A, B or C) with the lowest queue. My question is: when it is 1h PM the "C" buffet closes, for this action I've put on the first "C" server a "Work Period Exception" that makes the server to have a new capacity = 0, but its queue (with more than 30 people) continues on "C" inputbuffer, thus I would like the students (entities) to go from C inputbuffer to A or B servers (that are open) when It's 1h PM and "C" is already "closed" (capacity = 0). Thanks in advance! Gabriel

Yeah, it is fairly important that it is sequence-based due to the fact that there are three different entities (created by probability) depending on what they order at the restaurant. E.g. if cheeseburger menu has a 60% to be ordered. 60% probability to create an entity that follows each sequence/stations needed to create a cheeseburger menu unlike if the entity would be an icecream entity (20% probability) since this entity will skip most of the kitchen stations. @gocken

Restaurant Production Professional - (00006882) Description The Restaurant Production Professional is responsible for documenting, maintaining and communicating specifications for restaurant equipment and systems. This role is also responsible for maintaining the information management system for restaurant equipment. Works with key stakeholders to act as a subject matter expert on organizational projects and run the business deliverables. Act as resource and liaison within Restaurant Services. Works closely with the Maintenance Service Company and Real Estate regarding equipment specifications and equipment systems integration. Participates as team lead within the equipment development team. Researches and develops restaurant equipment and equipment systems as directed by key stakeholders. Participates in developing recommendations for the commercialization of equipment and technical support standards. Works with Real Estate and approved vendors on design integration and ergonomics to ensure effective and efficient use of space to meet operational and performance standards for execution in new and existing building designs. Develops research and testing procedures that support programs to sustain current equipment and maximize the equipment’s useful life cycle. Supports future equipment development for improving the system based on input from Operations, Real Estate, Maintenance Services, Risk, Supply Chain and the Quality Management team. Responsibilities Manages activities to organize and implement new equipment launches. Manages resources (time, people) that successfully execute project goals. Uses targeted and quantitative process for implementing equipment solutions Establishes release cycle for shipping deadlines and schedules. Communicates functional and technical standards to internal and external stakeholders. Directs activities for maintaining equipment within the Production Center (PC). Provides recommendations to key stakeholders regarding functional or technical methods to value engineer equipment to help manage initial and operational costs. Monitors progress of equipment rollouts and adheres to timelines. Presents status updates to key stakeholders. Partners with cross-functional team for issue resolution and, coordinates program and equipment development project activities. Works as integral participant in the technical and functional testing Works to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the testing and monitoring processes Partners with key stakeholders to manage projects through any regulatory approval processes. Partners with the Innovation Team to ensure successful commercialization of equipment concepts. Stays current with technical regulatory and industry regulations and standards. Responsible for maintaining intellectual properties and the technical management systems where information is stored and accessed. Works with simulation and design software to maximize design opportunities Makes contingency plans for all equipment and program development projects, on a quarterly basis. Understand technical testing processes and able to utilize advanced techniques to provide leadership with recommendations Develops Production Planograms to support consistency within the various building design types and sales bands Oversees and completes New Unit Audits activities and action items needed to drive quality and consistency. Qualifications EDUCATION: (Minimum formal education the job requires) Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience required EXPERIENCE: (Minimum experience the job requires) 2-5 years related experience, preferably in the restaurant industry Demonstrated basic/intermediate-level ability to communicate, influence and negotiate decisions while motivating assigned staff Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment Demonstrated working knowledge of employment laws relating to employee relations and personnel administration KNOWLEDGE: (Level of knowledge required to perform the job effectively) Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint Working knowledge of WB Maintenance Services preferred Company Management and Operational Practices Preferred CAD experience a plus Simio Simulation Software a plus Revit design software knowledge a plus PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: (Certificate requirement appropriate to position) Lean Six Sigma preferred Learn More: https://whataburger.taleo.net/careersection/exhomeoffice/jobdetail.ftl?job=00006882