Industrial Engineer

Columbia Sportswear Company • London, ON

53d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Sportswear’s dynamic global supply chain consists of 4 distribution centers, 430 retail stores, 80 apparel factories, 20 footwear factories worldwide plus 3PL partners. We pride ourselves on getting products to market quickly, safely, and in the most cost-effective manner. By leveraging data analytics and industry practices, we constantly push to make smarter business decisions and identify innovative ways to make Columbia Sportswear’s supply chain more efficient and effective to meet our consumers’ ever-changing needs. We are looking for an Industrial Engineer at our Distribution Centre, located in London, Ontario. Reporting to the Manager - DC Engineering (located at our Distribution Centre in Portland, Oregon), you will provide professional industrial engineering services and expertise to Columbia Sportswear’s global distribution network. This role focuses on developing and optimizing operational throughput, primarily delivered through cost comparison/feasibility studies, developing and optimizing layouts and processes, operations scheduling, change management, and equipment recommendations to ensure the product's most economical packaging/storage/retrieval. You will work to meet the global distribution network and stakeholders’ needs while maintaining high-quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely services. This is an onsite position and not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

• Able to prioritize, organize, and provide focus and direction.
• A problem solver who can quickly identify and act on solutions.
• An analytical, innovative, and strategic thinker who must think outside the box.
• Able to work well with management and peers to build and maintain relationships.
• An effective communicator to all levels of the organization.
• Able to work independently as well as within a team dynamic with Operations.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in applicable field, such as Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Previous advanced experience with Industrial Engineering, with demonstrated experience in developing and implementing innovative solutions that drive organizational profitability and service levels.
• Experience working with SQL and database reporting and query platforms, including Microsoft Power BI.
• Strong analytical, project, and product management skills, including a thorough understanding of interpreting business/operational needs and translating them into operational process requirements.
• Accountability for ideas from inception to delivery, in an environment that requires robust metrics to confirm success.

Nice To Haves

• Accredited Lean Six Sigma Belt preferred, and previous experience with statistical analyses and leading Kaizen events.
• An understanding of and/or implementing experience with distribution operations, best practices, and automation.
• Previous experience within a distribution/fulfillment center (an asset).

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze material handling equipment and systems, recommending productivity changes and improvements, and contributing to overall cost efficiency.
• Develop and maintain performance and quality statistics, assisting operational teams in problem-solving and decision-making, and promoting the development of continuous improvement methods.
• Design and develop new process or system layouts, production operations, and implementation of material handling systems, including cost justifications and budgeting.
• Review and analyze operations to determine the best flow of information and materials within and between departments, across the global distribution network, supply chain, and Columbia Sportswear Company.
• Identify and provide supporting data for business risks and strategic opportunities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain systems that contribute to effective information management across the global distribution network.
• Collaborate with site and global leadership to identify and develop project planning strategies, defining requirements, scopes, and objectives.
• Assist in the recommendation, selection, and management of vendors and the procurement of production equipment.

Benefits

• Benefit Plan including Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Additional Paid Time Off (floater days, volunteer days, outdoor day)
• Company Pension Plan
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Culture Committee and Employee Resource Groups
• Generous Employee Friends and Family discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which offers free wellness benefits and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services.
• Extensive wellness benefits, including paid time off programs, and employee discounts also available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level