Industrial Engineer

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What will you do?

A day in the life of an Industrial Engineer at VF looks a little like this.

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing engineering initiatives that improve productivity, throughput, and safety within VF’s distribution centers. This role partners closely with operations and leadership teams to implement sustainable continuous improvements solutions.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the distribution center’s systems, including automation and warehouse management systems.
• Identify continuous improvement projects, and leverage lead methodologies to implement changes that improve productivity, throughput and safety.
• Use data and analytics to identify bottlenecks and areas of opportunity.
• Propose enhancements to the building’s automated systems to improve service metrics, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with management to develop and maintain cost control systems that allow the building to meet its budgeted cost.
• Assist in implementing labor management standards for hourly work functions, including evaluating existing standards and developing new ones.
• Evaluate current use of equipment, or deployment of new automated equipment to improve productivity, throughput, and safety.
• Support buildings within the Americas region, as well as network-wide initiatives to drive operational improvements and cost reduction.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 3+ years of industrial engineering experience and professional achievements.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial Engineering preferred).
• 3+ years of engineering experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Aptitude for systems and systematic work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

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Hiring Range: $96,000.00 USD - $ USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

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