Job summary
The Industrial Engineer will identify, evaluate, and implement improvements to processing, distribution, packaging material, equipment, and methodsThis position directly impacts KPIs: safety, cost per unit, quality, productivity, and throughputTo be successful, the Industrial Engineer will design, quantify and implement systems or processes that improve productivity, reduce waste, are cost-efficient and ensure quality
Job seniority: associate level
Responsibilities
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Industrial Engineering principles• Develop and maintain Engineered labor standards for designated job functions within the distribution center• Reduce overall operational cost by identifying opportunities to increase productivity and quality within the distribution centers• Improve leadership's decision-making by providing recommendations based on data• Identify and quantify constraints within the distribution centers and implement process improvements and technological upgrades• Recommend methods for improving employee-level efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities• Participate in weekly operational performance meetings to provide expertise on opportunities for improvement• Manage process documentation, prepare reporting tools and maintain labor standards• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting the Manhattan Labor Management productivity tracking software program• Interact with hourly distribution center employees to identify best practices and serve as a change agent• Monitor and facilitate the efficient utilization of the facility's PIT fleet to maximize performance and reduce downtime• Perform other special projects or assignments for the Director or Senior Manager of Industrial Engineering• Conduct feasibility assessments and create financial business cases for various projects• Lead and manage end-to-end small to mid-scale projects• Monitor project variables and implement corrective actions and mitigations• Ensure compliance to adidas & Supply Chain Management standards• Ensure compliance to adidas Procurement Policy and Procedures• Manage project budget, tracking, and report monthly budget accruals and variances• Must interact and collaborate well with all levels of management
Requirements
• Broad background in Industrial Engineering technology and application• Strong experience in working on several projects simultaneously• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment• Must possess a continuous improvement mindset with critical thinking and problem-solving skills• Lean six sigma Green or Black highly desirable• Experience with AutoCAD is highly desirable• Experience with Manhattan WMS systems is highly desirable• Strong communication and presentation skills• Troubleshooting skills with a key attention to detail• Strong numerical and analytical skills• Project management skills• Must be able to drive change without direct authority• Thorough understanding of work measurement programs such as MTM and MOST, and time study techniques• Experience with developing and implementing direct labor standards• Ability to travel, domestic or international, as required, up to 10%• Fluent English (verbal and written)• Must be able to stand/sit for extended periods and use hands and arms to type, feel, handle, grip, grasp and lift up to 50 lbs periodically• Candidate should have a degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field with 3 or more years of experience in a distribution center environment• Strong MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, PowerBI)
Key Skills Needed
• Broad background in Industrial Engineering technology and application• Lean six sigma Green or Black• Experience with AutoCAD• Experience with Manhattan WMS systems• Strong communication and presentation skills• Troubleshooting skills• Strong numerical and analytical skills• Project management skills• Fluent English (verbal and written)• Ability to travel• Strong MS-Office skills
