Industrial Engineer, Project Engineering

Location:

USA - Lancaster, Midpoint Dr

Division:
Solutions

Job Posting

Title:

Industrial Engineer, Project Engineering - 109627

Time Type:
Full Time

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing common contract logistics processes and driving continuous performance improvement. This engineer may also provide engineering support for new and/or expanding business implementations. The Industrial Engineer will support multifaceted operations and have a detailed understanding of client needs. The Engineer may contribute to the overall facility layout and design as well as determine appropriate equipment to support the concept of operational use.

The Engineer will lead & manage any necessary vendors, as they execute the physical implementation of the solution. This role is also responsible for maintaining financial and engineering metrics that will meet or exceed performance goals. The Industrial Engineer may at times provide guidance and training to interns/Co‑ops.

• Ensures all distribution system functionality is configured to optimize performance (e.g., WMS, labor management, slotting and reporting applications).
• Utilizes work measurement techniques (time & motion, time studies, etc.) and analyzes work samples to develop standards for labor utilization.
• Analyzes contractual commitments, customer specifications, design changes and other data to drive continuous improvement and meet or exceed expectations of customers.
• Performs special research or technical studies critical to logistic support functions.
• Performs cost/benefit trade‑off analysis and develops ROI business cases for recommended projects involving process, system or technology change.
  • Forecasts facility, vehicle, staffing and/or material handling equipment needs to improve cost, utilization, service and efficiencies.
  • Conducts studies to determine the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow by analyzing production costs, process flow charts and production schedules.
  • Recommends methods for maximizing utilization of production facilities and personnel by restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchasing equipment in adherence with governmental, health, safety and other regulations.
• Provides labor planning tool tailored to the client’s business and agreed‑upon operating processes.

• Documents and communicates common processes for all distribution functions within scope of responsibility.
• Reviews data and summarizes expectations to address gaps in operation.
• Identifies areas for improvement based on analysis of data and observations.

• Communicates opportunities for improvement in the distribution network.
• Helps determine key metrics and provides recommendations to guide management.
• Assists with developing and presenting training materials and classes for distribution processes.

• Brings cross‑functional teams together to collaborate on projects.
• Supports the labor management program, including methods and procedures, engineered labor standards, incentive programs and program policies.
• Ensures alignment among all operations’ policies, procedures and ongoing improvement projects.

• Facilitates LEAN methodology and recommends solutions to specific business case issues.
• Utilizes statistical tools such as Pareto charts, histograms and cause & effect diagrams.
• Maintains subject matter expertise in proven industry methods and tools such as Six Sigma DMAIC, value‑stream mapping and 5S.
• Works with leadership to drive continual improvement programs, Kaizen events and workshops.
• Ensures all projects include a sustainability component and drives adherence at multiple levels within the organization using integrated process audits, floor‑level dashboards and management scorecards.
• Illustrates continual improvement successes in a case study before & after format that quantifies value and documents actions taken for future reapplication.

• Assists with developing and rolling out growth strategies and projects.
• Establishes and tracks projects/actions…