Industrial Engineer, Distribution Center

Ashley Furniture•Mesquite, TX

38d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Grow your Industrial Engineering career while developing a diverse and highly desired skill set. You'll join a team that has a major impact on the development of manufacturing, distribution, automation, and supply chain processes across the organization. Come learn what it takes to be the #1 Manufacturer of Furniture. Distribution Center Industrial Engineer (Onsite in Redlands, CA or Mesquite, TX) The Industrial Engineer will study, develop, and maintain processes, methods, and incentive standards. This position is responsible for recommending and implementing methods, improvements, and plant layout using appropriate engineering practices. The Industrial Engineer will estimate the cost to distribute product and actively seek out and implement cost reductions in all areas of the distribution center and other areas as directed.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology or related Engineering field, or equivalent work experience, Required
6 months in Industrial Engineering with experience in a distribution center environment, Required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, Computer Science, or related Engineering field, Preferred
Experience with incentive systems, cost justification, methods improvements and plant layout, Preferred
6 months process development with experience in a distribution center environment, Preferred
Knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies and ability to apply, Preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain equitable labor standards for costing, processing payroll and job evaluation in assigned areas using appropriate and acceptable engineering practices including performance time studies and documenting appropriate labor information.
Investigate, analyze and justify cost for assigned improvements to equipment, facilities, methods, etc.
Improve distribution center methods and techniques through analyzing work force utilization, facility layout, workstation ergonomics, production schedules and costs. Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency, quality and safety and reducing waste of materials.
Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing improvement teams as assigned.
Supply Incentive Pay Analyst and/or payroll personnel with labor standards for processing payroll upon request within requested time frame.
Assist with the training of supervisors and employees on the proper use of methods (utilizing the proper tools, proper ergonomic motions etc…) and incentive system principles, to promote corporate goals by teaching efficient processes.
Support Ashley data collection system by assisting the Incentive Pay Analyst with questionable data found in the data collection system.
Evaluate employee suggestions (IDEAs) to determine if cost savings or process improvement result. Follow all IDEA Network guidelines to ensure the process is completed in an appropriate manner and time frame.
Demonstrate the Company's Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.