Industrial Engineer - Distribution Center Operations

Currently, Meijer is looking for a Industrial Engineer. Responsible for supporting the development of engineered standards, implementation of Industrial Engineering principles, applying engineering concepts to forecast future budgets including sales and customer delivery which eliminate non-value added work, reduces cost and improves customer service. Practices 200% Safety Accountability – self and others.

Key Deliverables:

• Analyzes and reviews Operations key performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement, determine root cause, and develop plan(s) to resolve; leads execution of the resolution.
• Creates and maintains standards for all departments within the assigned area.
• Audits standards to determine change conditions.
• Facilitates ongoing efficiency improvements.
• Plans, leads and works cross-functionally with project stakeholders from Conceptual design through execution of project plans related to reengineering and optimization, using standard project management tools, e.g. PMI methodology, Lean Six Sigma.
• Supports Resource Conversation programs.
• Develops models of current and future facility, manufacturing and/or warehouse layouts. Evaluates model results and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Evaluates pertinent technologies and makes purchasing recommendations.
• Researches and recommends continuous improvement opportunities for the operation based on external benchmarking and industry best practices.

• This profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline required.

• Black Belt certification preferred.

• 3+ years of experience preferred OR relevant internship experience

• Experience with installing efficiency improvements.

• Understanding of standard development and validation

• Proven understanding of statistics and strong analytic skills

• Knowledge of LEAN Six Sigma principles and standard project management processes with ability to apply strong project management skills

• Intuitive ability to recognize innovative opportunities that may be applied at Meijer

• Ability to translate service requirements and risk mitigation throughout the process

• Knowledge of productivity and utilization practices

• Knowledge of Windows, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal communication skills

• Interpersonal skills to deal with all level of the organization

• Presentation skills

• Proven ability and eagerness to learn new skill sets

• Knowledge and proven application of key Industrial Engineering principles, including but not limited to; standard development, workplace layout, and best method determination.

• Ability to travel between Meijer Lansing, MI distribution center and other Meijer distribution centers in the Midwest.