Industrial Engineer, Labor Management Systems

About the role

Responsible for maintaining and implementing Engineered Labor Standards for an assigned distribution center, and managing an Analyst that supports the program. Development and maintenance of all labor standards in the Labor Management System, ensuring SOPs are up-to-date, and any process changes are updated in both systems. Accountable for reporting, training, and gain share tracking within the Distribution Center. Works closely with DC leadership on program performance and budget planning. Assists in rolling out the LMS project by providing comprehensive Industrial Engineering labor standard services for assigned Distribution Center Operations. Partners with Corporate and Distribution Center leadership to develop and meet strategic goals and drive continuous improvement. Champions LMS with all levels throughout the Distribution Center and collaborates with Industrial Engineering teams in other DCs to share improvements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and implement Engineered Labor Standards for the assigned distribution center.
• Continually monitor and analyze existing processes to identify and analyze opportunities for improvement and return on investment.
• Accountable for labor management system changes and updates.
• Identify operational improvements influencing one or more distribution centers.
• Manage a team ensuring data accuracy and supporting the DC and HR staff with LMS issues, questions, and training.
• Support the rollout of the LMS in the home DC and other DCs within the network, which may require travel for the duration of the implementation.
• Work in alignment with other DC Industrial Engineers and DC leadership on LMS system changes, gain share programs, and tracking financials with the Finance team.
• Partner with Distribution Center management and LEAN team to identify, implement, and support process improvement projects focusing on cost-reduction and improvements in safety and quality.
• Create and recommend optimal solutions that meet the needs of senior management or business leaders.
• Participate in lean process improvement and safety improvement activities.
• Engage in daily management planning meetings and long-term operational planning.
• Provide advice, analysis, and recommendations to distribution center management to assist in planning, implementation, and design of process improvements or changes.
• Develop engineered solutions that improve cost productivity, inventory productivity, product availability, or safety in the supply chain.
• Achieve goals through the utilization of discrete labor standards, lean/Six Sigma, and other Industrial Engineering methods to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee the application of policies and procedures in compliance with company and government regulatory rules.
• Investigate various sources of information to identify best practices and benchmarks for operational processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience in Manufacturing, Pharmacy, Distribution, or Supply Chain Engineering OR High School/GED and at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing, Pharmacy, Distribution, or Supply Chain Engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience working in a continuous improvement role in a Manufacturing, Distribution, or Supply Chain environment.
• Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel to calculate and track labor management standards (e.g., using SUM function, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers, and/or print scaling).
• Willing to travel up to 20% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (BSIE) and at least 3 years of experience in a Distribution, Fulfillment Center, or Manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of experience in calculating and managing discrete labor standards using PMTS, MOST, and/or MSD.
• Experience using a Labor Management System such as Blue Yonder/JDA/Red Prairie.
• At least 2 years of experience in managing Labor Management Standards or time studies, and LEAN methodology and Six Sigma processes.
• At least 2 years of experience with distribution center productivity, quality improvement projects, running statistical analyses such as SPC (statistical process control).
• Experience in the design and management of LMS incentive pay-for-performance programs.
• Experience running statistical analyses such as SPC (statistical process control).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in project development and process improvements.

Pay

Salary Range: $77,800 - $124,400 per year (salaried). The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills, abilities, education, experience, and other relevant factors.

Benefits

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