Industrial Engineer

The Suddath Companies•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer develops logistics solutions for prospective clients and supports operations in improving warehouse management processes using Lean and Six Sigma techniques to support service and cost management. The role develops process designs, facility layouts, labor models, cost structures, and pricing that are profitable for Suddath and offer value to clients. Customer and facility visits may be required. The position also supports operational measurement and improvement, including resource utilization, productivity and efficiency metrics, financial and contract reviews, and statistical reporting for senior management. It leads special operations projects, plans facility layouts, recommends equipment, develops warehouse engineering standards and labor rates, and prepares cost justifications. The work involves collaboration with operations, management, and clients, as well as written design documentation, RFP responses, and presentations. The work environment includes a cubicle setting and indoor shop and outdoor environments with adequate ventilation and usually moderate noise. The position may involve working above ground level where a fall is possible. Sitting is required regularly; handling objects and talking or hearing are also regular requirements. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds and reach with their hands and arms.

Requirements

Four-year engineering degree required.
Lean/Six Sigma experience required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write reports, proposals, design methodology documents, and RFP responses, and to deliver presentations.
Ability to develop logistics solutions and analyze client information and operational and financial data.
Ability to calculate labor rates, costs, pricing, margins, P&L results, proportions, percentages, area, and volume, and apply algebra, geometry, and statistics.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written and other instructions, and identify and implement cost-effective improvements.
Strong organizational, planning, and project-management skills, including managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work collaboratively with operations, senior management, and clients, and travel for customer and facility visits as required.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, client contracts, and RFPs.
Must be self-motivated and a team player.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; perform the stated sitting, handling, reaching, and communication activities.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Three years of job-related or relevant experience preferred.
Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher preferred.
Microsoft Access knowledge is a plus.
Knowledge of warehouse management system (WMS) functionality and AutoCAD highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop client logistics solutions, including process designs, layouts, labor models, cost structures, and pricing.
Visit customers and facilities as required.
Help operations develop systems for monitoring resource utilization, productivity, and efficiency.
Review and audit P&L, contracts, and billing.
Design and prepare statistical reports on processes, productivity, and efficiency for senior management.
Help develop and implement cost-effective methods and procedures using Lean and Six Sigma.
Lead operations projects that implement warehousing and logistics best practices.
Plan layouts for new and existing facilities, recommend equipment, and prepare cost justifications.
Develop engineering standards for major warehouse activities and standard labor rates based on facility labor costs.
Document design methodologies, respond to RFPs, and deliver presentations to clients, managers, and executives.
Establish priorities, allocate resources, organize team activities, anticipate operational challenges, and balance short-term requirements with longer-term objectives.