Industrial Engineer

PURPOSE

Responsible for the development and implementation of accurate and reasonable performance standards for all direct functions in warehouse and delivery operations. Supports DC operations front line leadership to ensure knowledge and understanding of proper and consistent standards application processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review of current standards in operating DC’s or accuracy
• Working with DC teams and Process partners to identify areas for improvement
• Accurately adjusting standards to reflect process changes and improvements
• Education Supervisors and Managers on standards function and application and how to effectively maintain daily audits and corrections
• Engaging Direct Associates for feedback on current functions and opportunity areas
• Education Supervisors and Managers on proper Methods Audit processes and documentation
• Identifying system and interface opportunities to insure timely and accurate calculation and feedback
• Performs other relevant job duties as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education/Experience/combination of education training and experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of HS Diploma and experience Minimum of 5 years’ experience in MOST and MSD multi-functional standards development, implementation, and maintenance.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Proven experience and ability to work within multiple warehouse management systems and effectively identify and eliminate system-oriented obstacles to ensuring a result of fair, reasonable, and accurate multi-functional standards.
• Proven experience and ability to work across multiple operational areas to support effective engagement, and alignment to support learning and understanding of the needs of the operation and goals of the organization.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills.
• Support an environment of learning and teaching in the operation.
• Must have exceptional computer skills within stated area of engineering expertise and must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Responsive and attentive customer service skills to effectively support operations.
• Ability to work with Operations leaders and Process Training and Support team to effectively engineer standards based on best processes and practices.
• Travel to DC’s required 40+ weeks per year minimum of 3 days per week. Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

COMPENSATION

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

BENEFITS

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), visit this link for Washington-specific paid time off details. Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law.