Industrial Engineering Manager
About The Position
The Industrial Engineering Manager supports the implementation of automated material handling equipment in distribution centers. Equipment may include conveyors, carton and tote sortation systems, unit picking and sortation systems, and case shuttle storage systems. The automation engineering team supports operations at automated distribution sites through design, implementation, testing, go-live, and post-go-live project phases. The role advises design and operations teams on equipment layout and function, calculates equipment rates and targeted performance, and supports equipment punch listing and rate testing. It also supports warehouse control and execution system software design and testing, educates operations teams on equipment use, analyzes equipment rates and errors, and helps implement equipment maintenance agreements. The manager develops productivity estimates for processes that interface with material handling equipment and leads continuous improvement efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or four years of equivalent work experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in engineering.
- At least 1 year of experience in distribution, logistics, or project management.
- Prior experience implementing automated unit or case handling equipment.
- Knowledge of PLC equipment control, CAD equipment layouts, warehouse control systems (WCS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and barcoding.
- Data analysis experience using Excel, Access, SQL, or Power BI.
- Knowledge of MOST or MTM labor modeling.
- Proficiency using AutoCAD to make layout changes and add layers.
- Ability to read a JDA flowchart and understand how productivity rates are calculated.
- Mastery of slotting and pick path knowledge for layout and active pick areas.
- Understanding of layout requirements based on equipment, including aisle widths and material handling equipment.
- Proficiency optimizing automated layouts.
- Experience with new distribution center start-ups.
- Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, project management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate projects and impacts to customers, hold teams accountable, identify and solve problems, and make informed strategic decisions.
- Knowledge of site KPIs and continuous improvement, including identifying operational waste and leading improvement efforts.
- Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, resilience, effective time management, and ability to meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Support implementation of automated material handling equipment in distribution centers through design, implementation, testing, go-live, and post-go-live phases.
- Advise design and operations teams on equipment layout and function.
- Calculate equipment rates and targeted performance.
- Support equipment punch listing and rate testing.
- Support warehouse control and execution system software design and testing.
- Educate operations teams on how to use new equipment.
- Analyze equipment rates and errors.
- Support operations teams in implementing equipment maintenance agreements.
- Develop productivity estimates for processes that interface with material handling equipment.
- Project manage large-scale projects and communicate project impacts to customers.
- Review site KPIs to identify opportunities and lead continuous improvement implementation efforts.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Prescription benefits
- Discounted stock purchase
- General Bonus Plan
- Generous PTO policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
