Job description

Industrial Engineer

SUMMARY
The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to the distribution center with regard to material handling systems, facilities improvement, ergonomic design, production methods and procedures, systems development and implementation, and budgeting. Frequent independent judgments are essential. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

Optimize current processes within the distribution center through the development and implementation of improved procedures, systems, and equipment.

Develop cost benefit analyses and financial models to support the distribution center’s requirements, designs, and alternative selections to existing systems.

Act as the primary contact for material handling equipment vendors with regard to on-site issues and their equipment and systems.

Interact with the General Manager to develop the distribution center’s capital and expense budgets.

Develop and maintain labor standards and the productivity monitoring system for the distribution center.

Perform time studies to support production standards.
Manage capital improvement projects, including the development and execution of plans to support additional product lines or increased store volume and the development of estimates for the equipment, systems, and personnel needed to complete various projects.

Assist with the preparation of job performance instructions.
Research ergonomic and safety issues in the facility; make improvements as needed.
Provide technical support to the Maintenance, Operations, and Information Services groups located in the distribution center.
Maintain the distribution center’s layout, plans, and drawings.
Develop various conceptual, alternative, and installation drawings.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Industrial Engineering, plus two (2) years' experience in distribution; or equivalent combination of education and experience. In addition, experience interacting with outside consultants is helpful.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to read, write, and speak
English fluently.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts, such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Other Skills, Abilities, and/or Training
The following qualities are required:

Minimum age of 21 years old due to the education and experience required.
Ability to pass drug test.
Committed to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated.
Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
Ability to work extended days on a frequent basis.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects.
Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes.
Ability to work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines.
Ability to travel on a regular basis.
Proficiency with the Microsoft® Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and computer aided design (CAD) systems.

The following qualities are helpful:

Ability to work weekends on an occasional basis.
Ability to work day or evening hours.
Ten-key punch speed of four thousand (4,000) SPH.
Typing speed of forty (40) WPM.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS

This position requires a valid driver’s license for business travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The associate is:

Regularly required to do the following activities:
– Remain seated in a normal position for long periods.
– Talk and hear; verbally express ideas and impart information or instructions.
– Use hands to finger, handle, and/or feel; the ability to type, pick, pinch with fingers, seize, hold, grasp or turn with hands, and perceive attributes of objects and materials, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with fingertips.

Frequently required to do the following activities:
– Maintain balance while walking, standing, crouching, or running.
– Lift up to ten (10) pounds and carry a distance of one hundred (100) feet.

Occasionally required to do the following activities:
– Stand dynamically for long periods without a break.
– Stand statically for long periods without a break.
– Walk about.
– Lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds and carry a distance of fifty (50) feet.
– Push and/or pull up to ten (10) pounds a distance of one hundred (100) feet.

Rarely required to do the following activities:
– Recognize flavors or odors and distinguish differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors or odors.
– Lift and push/pull up to fifty (50) pounds a distance of twenty (20) feet.

Specific vision abilities required for this job include:
– Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
– Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
– Color vision and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
– Peripheral vision.
– Depth perception and the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.
– Adjustable focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. The associate is:

Regularly exposed to indoor conditions with a moderate noise level.

Occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

Rarely exposed to:
– Wet or humid conditions.
– Work in high, precarious places.
– Fumes or airborne particles.
– Toxic or caustic chemicals.
– Outdoor weather conditions.
– Extreme cold (non-weather).
– Extreme heat (non-weather).
– Risk of electrical shock.
– Risk of radiation.
– Slippery surfaces.
– Vibration.
– Confined spaces.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Aberdeen, MD 21001: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Warehouse distribution: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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