As a member of the Engineering team at the corporate offices inIL, this position will assist in supporting 40+ distribution centers nationwide.
Responsibilities include:
- Support new business initiatives and start-up facilities
- Provide assistance with operations improvements
- Offer facility layout and design as well as modification of existing space
- Perform observations to update labor standards
- Data analysis on picklines, capacity, and product
- Maintain inventory locator system
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives
- Develop programs for operational effectiveness using knowledge-based tools
- Interact with all levels of business professionals
Candidates selected to interview for this position will possess the following requirements:
- 1-3 years of industrial engineering experience in warehouse and distribution environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering
- Experience with labor management systems a plus
- Continual improvement mindset and experience with Lean/Six Sigma tools
- Demonstrated skills in using data to analyze root causes to resolve problems
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Strong PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Project
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Customer centered
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Regular travel to logistics centers required (up to 50% based on project activity)