Position Summary:
The Industrial Engineer is responsible for measuring the efficient flow of product through Distribution Center departments from receiving to delivery to retail stores. This position will serve as a liaison between distribution center management and central procurement/supply chain departments; seeking opportunities to reduce costs and improve income through a systematic review of distribution processes; tactical and strategic planning; and developing method enhancements to sustain continuous improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct labor training orientation at division level.
- Analyze and develop distribution cost improvement opportunities.
- Develop methods for tracking and reporting warehouse and transportation key performance indicators.
- Establish computer-based productivity labor standards.
- Conduct Time Studies.
- Assist with the maintenance of drop zones for transportation.
- Facilitation of Lean events
- Audit and ensure selector accuracy for the division.
- Conduct labor audits and time studies to validate and ensure the reasonableness and soundness of all implemented Labor standards.
- Develop and facilitate management training sessions.
- This includes how to thoroughly investigate issues or complaints that come up and how to check their validity.
- Train operation staff on techniques of work sampling and engineer standards and development.
- Evaluate and advise distribution management on potential operational improvements.
Required Education & Experience:
- Strong mathematical/statistical analysis skills including statistical analysis and simulation skills.
- Experience with implementing engineered labor standards preferred.
- Ability to function as a team member and get along with others
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems highly desirable.
- Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits and attitude
- 3-5 years of experience in Industrial Engineering. MOST Certification a plus.
- In depth knowledge of Warehousing and Transportation Operations.
- Strong ability in public speaking and presentation.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
- Thorough understanding of computer systems and the ability to generate reports and findings.
- Green or Black Belt Certification, or desire to certify, strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
- SQL/VBA/R/Python/general coding skills strongly preferred
- Experience with labor standards.