Industrial Engineer

NXTPoint Logistics•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, and may involve customer and facility visits. The position also supports resource-utilization and productivity measurement systems; reviews P&L, contracts, and billing; prepares statistical reports for senior management; and develops cost-effective methods to improve productivity and efficiency. It leads operational projects to implement warehousing and logistics best practices, plans facility layouts, evaluates equipment needs, prepares cost justifications, and establishes engineering standards and standard labor rates. The work environment includes a cubicle setting and indoor and outdoor shop environments with adequate ventilation and usually moderate noise. Work above ground level where a fall is possible may occur. The employee regularly sits, uses hands to handle or feel items, and talks or hears; occasionally stands, walks, reaches, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls, and may lift or move up to 10 pounds. Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are required.

Requirements

Four-year engineering degree.
Lean/Six Sigma experience.
Ability to develop logistics solutions, including process design, facility layout, labor models, cost structures, and pricing.
Working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma and their application to warehouse management and process improvement.
Knowledge of warehousing and logistics best practices.
Ability to analyze operational and financial data, including productivity, efficiency, P&L, contract, and billing information, and translate findings into action.
Ability to develop engineering standards and standard labor rates for warehouse activities.
Ability to prepare statistical reports for senior management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience documenting design methodologies and responding to RFPs.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations to clients, managers, executives, and employees.
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Strong organizational, planning, and project-management skills, including managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to collaborate with operations, senior management, and clients, and to travel for customer and facility visits as required.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, client contracts, and RFPs; write reports, proposals, and design documents; and communicate effectively.
Ability to calculate labor rates, costs, pricing, margins, P&L results, proportions, percentages, area, and volume, and apply algebra, geometry, and statistics to layouts, labor models, and productivity analysis.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions, analyze client and operational data, and identify cost-effective improvements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Effective priority-setting, resource allocation, deadline management, and balancing of short-term operational needs with longer-term objectives.
Self-motivated and able to work as a team player.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop logistics solutions for prospective clients, including process designs, facility layouts, labor models, cost structures, and profitable pricing.
Visit customers and facilities as required.
Assist operations in developing systems to monitor resource utilization, productivity, and efficiency.
Review and audit P&L information, contracts, and billing.
Design and prepare statistical reports measuring processes, productivity, and efficiency for senior management.
Help develop and implement cost-effective methods and procedures using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Lead operational projects to implement warehousing and logistics best practices, such as efficient pick lines, optimal pick paths, batch picking, and forward-pick-area slotting.
Plan layouts for new and existing facilities, review and recommend equipment, and prepare cost justifications.
Develop engineering standards for major warehouse activities and standard labor rates based on facility labor costs.
Establish priorities, allocate resources, organize team activities, and address potential staffing or operational challenges.
Document design methodologies and prepare proposals and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs).
Develop and deliver presentations to clients, managers, and executives.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion.