Technician I, Productivity Engineering

Ross Stores • Buckeye, AZ

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Technician is responsible for data collection and assists in the development of engineered methods and standards in a high volume mechanized distribution and logistics operation.

Requirements

• Strong Mathematical and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with non-exempt associates, operational supervisors, and middle management.
• The ability to think in terms of process flow and identify operational component operations and interrelationships.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and technical writing skills.
• Experience in using PCs in a professional setting – developing and using standard applications such as spreadsheets, databases, and word processors as typical tools to execute.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in Engineering Technology or STEM curriculum preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in Distribution or Manufacturing operations preferred
• Time study, work measurement, and /or shop/warehouse floor data collection experience preferred
• Operations knowledge of distribution and related processes preferred
• Bi-lingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and assists in development of effective methods and procedures for Distribution Center floor operations.
• Identifies and evaluates improvements in methods, procedures, and workflow that increase productivity, and decrease operating cost.
• Collects records and summarizes time study and work sampling data to support development of engineered labor standards.
• Assists with implementation of engineered methods, standards, and reporting systems – including assistance and follow-up on training and troubleshooting reporting problems.
• Maintains knowledge of production and incentive pay reporting applications.
• Assists with trouble-shooting data entry, reporting, and data collection problems.
• Assists in the development of processes and mechanisms for labor forecasting, staffing, modeling, incentive performance/bonus reporting and tracking and other reporting as required to support management of engineering projects.
• Advises and assists management with labor analyses and economic justification studies.
• Assists operating management with implementation of changes to established methods.
• Prepares concept drawings, facility layouts, and workstation layouts to support facility and MHE projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed