Industrial Engineer (Distribution Centers)

Overview

Job Title : Industrial Sr Engineer (Multi-Site)

Department : Supply Chain Operations

Reports To : Cluster Lead and Director of Industrial Engineering

The Industrial Engineer will play a crucial role in optimizing operational efficiency and productivity across multiple distribution facilities. This involves analyzing existing processes, identifying improvement opportunities, implementing best practices, and providing technical expertise to drive cost reductions, improve quality, and enhance overall performance. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of industrial engineering principles, experience working in a multi-site environment, and excellent project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Performance Analysis : Conduct detailed analyses of processes, material flow, and resource utilization across assigned sites. Identify bottlenecks, constraints, and areas for improvement in terms of safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Process Improvement : Develop and implement process improvement initiatives using lean principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and other relevant techniques. Lead kaizen events and workshops to engage site teams in problem-solving and process optimization.
• Project Management : Manage multiple projects concurrently, from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet defined objectives. This includes developing project plans, tracking progress, and communicating updates to stakeholders.
• Standardization : Identify opportunities for standardization across multiple sites and develop standardized work instructions, procedures, and best practices. Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice implementation across the network.
• Facility Layout and Design : Contribute to the design and optimization of facility layouts to improve material flow, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency. This may involve working with CAD software / Simulation software and collaborating with other engineers in the network.
• Data Analysis : Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Coordinate a standardized approach for PDCA and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor progress.
• Cost Reduction : Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives through process optimization, waste elimination, and improved resource utilization. Develop cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects.
• Collaboration : Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including distribution, quality, supply chain, and engineering, to ensure alignment and effective implementation of improvement initiatives.
• Training and Development : Provide training and coaching to site personnel on industrial engineering principles, lean techniques, and other relevant topics.
• Travel : Regular travel (minimum 33%) to assigned distribution sites will be required in addition to SWAT support as identified. Multi-day / Multi-week will be a requirement.

Qualifications

Benefits

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation.

Don't meet every single requirement? You are encouraged to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles.

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