Industrial Engineer, Operations

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Industrial Engineer, Operations plays a critical role in leading and supporting engineering-driven initiatives within Operations. This role will lead analyzing efforts, ensuring operational continuity, facilitating and identifying process improvements. They will bridge the gaps between IT systems, production operations and implementations teams to enable efficiency, quality, traceability and compliance across all operations.

• Identify productivity and process improvement opportunities through data analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Conduct DC observations, understand current operations, and collaborate with subject matter experts and site-level teams.
• Engage frequently with stakeholders across supply chain, quality, operations and/or other parties for problem solving.
• Design solutions for production tracking, quality management, supporting continuous improvement and lean operation initiatives.
• Develop and lead robust project plans with clear milestones and timelines using an industrial engineering mindset.
• Lead supply chain improvement initiatives through cross-functional projects.
• Proactively identify and resolve potential roadblocks to maintain project timelines.
• Conduct work sampling, return on investment (ROI) analysis, and cost/benefit analysis to support decision-making.
• Ensure successful transition of project ownership to operational teams’ post-implementation.
• Design tools, reports, and documentation to track and sustain desired long-term results.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or similar area of study.
• 4–8 years of experience in process and material handling system design, work measurement, productivity improvement, cost reduction, and project implementation and automation.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Project Management certification preferred.
• Proficiency in work measurement methodologies (especially time studies) and best methods development.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

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Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.