Industrial Engineer (Distribution Center) -Dallas, TX, USA -JOB SUMMARY & SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY The qualified candidate will be responsible for managing and implementing various productivity improvements and engineering initiatives to help drive efficiency and service with in the distribution center. Provide engineering support and help achieve facility goals and objectives. In addition, he/she will also be responsible for establishing processes and procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness by optimizing the use of people, process and technology to achieve service excellence. Must combine technical abilities, modeling, problem solving, communication, group dynamic and business skills to analyze, design, build, manage and change processes/concepts. PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES -Develop ergonomic workstations and flow based processes to maximize space and labor utilization -Support distribution safety initiatives. Develop improved methods, including evaluating new processes and/or procedures for a safe environment. -Develop appropriate schemes and layouts to support processes. -Determine, develop and implement appropriate levels of automation and mechanization using sound financial analysis and justification. -Analyze and develop engineered standards utilizing time and motion studies, statistical analysis and manpower planning tools to improve productivity, accuracy and service level. -Implement multi-variable engineered standards based incentive programs as directed. -Determine the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow and recommend methods for maximum asset utilization of production facilities and personnel. Implement required improvements in workflow. -Responsible for creating continuous improvement investigating problems, generating recommendations, and implementing solutions based on the use of analytical tools. -Adjust and revitalize standards, procedures, and layouts as needed to reflect changes in policy or procedure. -Develop work methods, process improvement, ergonomic workstation designs and document process methods -Analyze and develop engineered standards utilizing time and motion studies, statistical analysis and manpower planning tools to improve productivity and service level to internal customer. -Develop improved methods, including evaluating new processes and/or procedures, and the most efficient means of utilizing floor space and time, develop layout to scale using AutoCad. -Develop a continuous improvement environment challenging the norms and seeking alternative ways. -Adjust and refresh benchmark standards currently in place. -Other duties as assigned -Requirements JOB REQUIREMENTS(SPAN) -Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering from an accredited college in related discipline. -2-4 years professional relevant experience. -Good understanding of industrial engineering principles and techniques. -Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and AutoCAD. -Knowledge of Visio and Minitab will be helpful. -Experience in developing and implementing engineered work standards, LM system and incentive programs. -Ability to manage, drive and accept accountability for project progress and quality, and achieve stated goals. -Demonstrate ability to perform analyses and identify solutions to resolve specific business needs. -Detail oriented and excellent analytical skills -Good verbal and written skills to communicate with associates and all levels of management -Works with management and supervision in the evaluation and development of processes. -Must possess strong interpersonal skills. -Strong project management skills with ability to interface with various levels. -Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in team setting. -Possess good working knowledge of all classical IE techniques including methods improvement, time and motion study and process development. -Good understanding of warehousing and physical distribution concepts. -Must exhibit a strong desire to learn and grow. SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS -Some travel will be required WORKING CONDITIONS -Network/DC setting lijb1