Industrial Engineer

United State Cold Storage Inc / USCS•Lebanon, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Industrial Engineer Supervisor develops engineered labor standards for the Labor Management System (LMS), leads work measurement studies in warehouses, and oversees improvements to distribution and order-fulfillment processes. The role requires knowledge of distribution operations and technology-based solutions that improve productivity, quality, and service levels. The supervisor trains employees at all levels in preferred work methods, directs task completion, analyzes operational processes, documents proposed solutions, and presents recommendations to upper management. The position is based in Lebanon, Indiana, in Operations, with a stated schedule of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. It reports to the Industrial Engineering Manager and lists travel of 10%–15%; the qualifications also state an ability to travel throughout the year up to or greater than 50%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Knowledge of labor standards.
Ability to travel throughout the year up to or greater than 50%.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Leadership and management skills.
Ability to schedule own tasks and independently handle all facets of assigned projects with minimal supervision.
Good arithmetic, reading, and typing skills.
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
Ability to see, speak, and hear.
Ability to work longer hours as needed.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and company policies.
Ability to work independently and coordinate with others.
Ability to follow safety procedures at all times.
Ability to manage stress and productivity guidelines.
Ability to use a computer to access information; occasional standing, walking, and lifting may be needed for everyday activities.
Maintain professional conduct, participate in required meetings and training, and follow security procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience with labor management standards such as MOST or MSD is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and update engineered labor standards for warehouse positions to represent preferred methods.
Maintain maps and work elements in the Labor Management System.
Monitor the Labor Management System for system performance and data integrity.
Ensure employees receive appropriate training and comply with proper work methods.
Work with the CI Manager to develop continuous-improvement strategies for operations.
Manage indirect time for warehouse employees at the facility.
Ensure facility designs and racking layouts support optimal operations and recommend improvements.
Manage observation studies and observe employees involved in progressive discipline.
Oversee process-change implementation; develop metrics to assess process adherence and organizational value; analyze distribution processes; identify improvement opportunities; and develop methods and tools to improve processes.
Document and resolve quality issues and determine cause-and-effect factors in distribution processes.
Develop metrics for monitoring compliance with quality and productivity processes, and ensure action plans are created to return noncompliant areas to proper process.
Develop and deliver instructional classes and presentations on labor standards and process changes to associates at all levels.
Audit incentive programs for measurement accuracy.
Assist with annual warehouse expense and capital budgets; evaluate and document capital requests and develop their return-on-investment analyses.
Lead organizational project initiatives, develop project plans, and lead teams through project completion.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications; participate in staff or customer meetings when required.
Initiate actions to prevent product, process, and quality-system nonconformities; identify and record issues; recommend or provide solutions through appropriate channels; and verify implementation.
Follow posted security procedures and participate in safety and educational training.