Industrial Engineer

Overview

Industrial Engineer role at Dollar Tree Stores. The Industrial Engineer will lead efforts to develop and improve processes, manage vendor bids for Material Handling Equipment, work with operations to implement projects to increase productivity, and provide guidance in areas including ergonomics, training curves and associate safety. This position will also assist with special projects. Application of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts will support process and productivity improvements.

Oversee and manage technical aspects of annual capital expenses and assist with ongoing maintenance and repair across the network of distribution centers in the US and Canada.

• Identify, recommend and implement changes to optimize processes for safety, quality and productivity.
• Utilize process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen to identify opportunities and maximize efficiency.
• Compile total cost and benefit of proposed capital projects including evaluation of effect on labor, equipment, space, fill rates, accuracy and other metrics.
• Assist with special projects including ROI analysis, DC expansion, new DC startups, and network optimization.
• Teach, coach and train to enhance operational execution and efficiency.
• Analyze network optimization, inventory management and allocation, materials flow, capacity utilization, and improve product slotting, efficiencies and cost effectiveness.
• Identify and develop tools and resources to capture operational and transportation KPI’s.
• Validate and ensure labor and operational processes minimize cost and maximize efficiency.
• Develop, review and/or adjust SOPs to ensure maximum efficiency.

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA / BS / BFA) or equivalent.
• Expertise with multi-variable engineered standards and Lean/Six Sigma is preferred.
• Two years’ experience with Labor Management rollout and standards development is preferred.
• Process improvement experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong personal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and confidently.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time.
• Full-time position.

500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320