UPHOLSTERY JUNIOR ENGINEER

Bassett Furniture • Newton, NC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer will be an onsite position responsible for planning the utilization of facilities, equipment, materials and personnel to improve efficiency of operations by performing the following duties:
Duties to include:
· Set up incentive areas and maintain incentive standards and standard data.
· Issue directive memos in informing all related areas to changes.
· Analyze cost comparisons and evaluate possible cost savings measures
· Set up and maintain Bill of Materials file, packing specifications, law tag information and customer SKU files.
· Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing work flow, relocating work stations, equipment and plant lay outs.
· Confers with management and engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations.
· Develops management systems for cost analysis, financial planning, wage and salary administration, and job evaluation.

Requirements

• Prior experience working in a furniture manufacturing environment preferred
• Microsoft Excel, AS400, JDE software processing knowledge
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Associate degree in a business related field preferred
• Ability to remain professional and courteous at all times
• Ability to communicate effectively with management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a furniture manufacturing environment preferred
• Associate degree in a business related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Set up incentive areas and maintain incentive standards and standard data.
• Issue directive memos in informing all related areas to changes.
• Analyze cost comparisons and evaluate possible cost savings measures
• Set up and maintain Bill of Materials file, packing specifications, law tag information and customer SKU files.
• Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing work flow, relocating work stations, equipment and plant lay outs.
• Confers with management and engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations.
• Develops management systems for cost analysis, financial planning, wage and salary administration, and job evaluation.

Benefits

• Medical insurance available the first month following 30 days of employment
• FSA and HSA available
• Dental and Vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid vacation upon hire
• Holidays
• AFLAC
• Critical Care Insurance
• Hospital Insurance
• On-site clinic
• Free mental health counseling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree