URBN Junior Industrial Engineer

URBN•Salisbury Township, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Industrial Engineer supports URBN’s logistics organization through projects focused on enhancing productivity, maximizing throughput, and ensuring workplace safety. The role works closely with Operations and Engineering to develop standards, create productivity measurements, and support process improvement initiatives. The position requires a motivated team player with a positive attitude, strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work across organizational levels and manage multiple assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
0–2 years of experience in a direct-to-consumer, manufacturing, or retail distribution environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of work measurement methodologies and tools, especially time studies and standards creation.
Experience with Manhattan warehouse management and labor management suites.
Knowledge of projects involving process design, work measurement, productivity improvement, cost reduction, and project implementation.
Experience with productivity tracking, data collection systems, and reporting software.
Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret information and develop, recommend, and implement solutions while maintaining budget.
Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication skills and ability to interact across a broad range of organizational levels and functions.
Troubleshooting expertise and strong attention to detail.
Flexibility with schedule and ability to work overtime in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of warehouse management and labor management systems.
Knowledge of statistical analysis, operations research, and process improvement disciplines.
Knowledge of databases, analytical software, and reporting suites, including SQL.
Knowledge of operations and performance management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Visio.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and manipulate a keyboard and use a computer for extended periods.
Ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate warehouse equipment as required, such as a forklift, pallet jack, or cherry picker, requiring coordinated movements.

Responsibilities

Support the development and maintenance of an accurate and effective Work Measurement System.
Establish effective productivity measurements for identified distribution center functions through time and frequency studies.
Evaluate and revise work methods and workflow across functions to support best-method practices.
Support training for management and hourly employees on productivity and work methods.
Assist with data collection and cost justification for distribution center and capital budget projects.
Assist with the design, selection, and installation of material handling equipment in existing, new, and expanded distribution centers.
Support Operations and Engineering teams with process improvement initiatives.
Work effectively with external resources, including consultants and contractors, to meet business requirements through collaborative partnerships.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or manager.
Work overtime as required.