Industrial Engineer

Williams-Sonoma•Olive Branch, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works closely with internal partners, operations leadership, and vendors in the implementation and support of process improvement initiatives within the supply chain. The Industrial Engineer position is located in Olive Branch, MS. You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will .... Learn and analyze processes and systems across the supply chain, then leverage best-practice methods and technologies to improve a fast-paced retail business Develop skills in project justification including vendor selection, cost-benefit analysis, and ROI estimation Manage capital projects including requirements gathering, layouts, vendor management, timelines, and budget Maintain the Labor Management Systems in both Distribution and Manufacturing facilities through development of standard operating procedures, time studies, labor standards, and engineering configuration Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or similar engineering degree
At least 1-3 years in a technically related field
Strong analytical skills for evaluating distribution processes and identifying areas for improvement
Capable of leading and managing projects to improve distribution processes, including planning, proposal, execution, and evaluation
Adaptability to changing business requirements and technologies, and strong problem-solving skills to implement effective solutions
Desire for continuous learning and professional development supported with project variety, self-paced learning resources, vendor / technology discovery, seminars, etc.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with simulation and/or data modeling and visualization software
Experience in project management
Familiarity with automated material handling equipment or robotics
Familiarity with relevant software and tools such as warehouse management systems (WMS), labor management systems (LMS), warehouse execution systems (WES), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
Lean Six Sigma certification – Greenbelt or higher
Experience in distribution or logistics

Responsibilities

Learn and analyze processes and systems across the supply chain, then leverage best-practice methods and technologies to improve a fast-paced retail business
Develop skills in project justification including vendor selection, cost-benefit analysis, and ROI estimation
Manage capital projects including requirements gathering, layouts, vendor management, timelines, and budget
Maintain the Labor Management Systems in both Distribution and Manufacturing facilities through development of standard operating procedures, time studies, labor standards, and engineering configuration
Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned