Associate Industrial Engineer

Deckers Brands; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Deckers Brands seeks an Associate Industrial Engineer to collaborate with Operations and senior engineers to build labor standards and drive continuous improvement in the Distribution Center. You will support Lean and Six Sigma projects to improve SLAs, safety, and facility utilization.

Responsibilities include leading process analyses, publishing efficiency metrics, coaching teams, and driving COQ reduction initiatives while advancing sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/System Engineering or related field required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred and demonstrated project history.
• Experience with labor standards, productivity reporting, and warehouse ops.

Responsibilities

• Develop labor standards and publish area efficiency levels for DC operations.
• Lead Lean/Six Sigma projects to improve SLAs, safety, and throughput.
• Facilitate training sessions and rapid improvement events.
• Analyze processes to identify improvement opportunities and cost savings.
• Coach teams and recognize high performers to boost performance.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/System Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Basic MOST Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

SQL

Job description

GENERAL NATURE OF POSITION

As an Associate Industrial Engineer, you are responsible for working closely with Operations and senior engineering professionals to build labor standards and support ongoing continuous improvement projects. In addition, your focus will be on the development and implementation of projects designed to increase facility utilization, improve upon existing SLAs and provide a safe work environment for Deckers associates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO

This position emphasizes optimizing facility performance, engaging in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key elements include:

• Facility Optimization: Improving metrics, systems, safety, and quality within the Distribution Center (DC).
• Collaboration: Partnering with Operations leadership to prioritize and drive improvements that benefit the customer experience.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership: Creating and leading projects with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to address gaps and improve processes.
• Training and Facilitation: Leading Lean training sessions and rapid improvement events to spread knowledge across the organization.
• Process Analysis: In-depth analysis of complex production and processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Team Leadership: Facilitating business teams and developing team members by recognizing strong performers and coaching others to improve.
• Green Initiatives: Supporting environmental sustainability efforts in line with corporate goals.
• Safety and Efficiency: Ensuring that operations run safely and efficiently, while fostering a culture of recognition and coaching.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Associate Industrial Engineer develops labor standards, publishes area efficiency levels and partners with facility leadership to improve operational effectiveness. This includes, but is not limited to improving customer SLAs, reducing labor costs and driving improvement in overall CPU. Develop and implement continuous improvement projects that underpin the annual strategic pillars, monitoring project status, identifying project constraints and proposing creative solutions to remove.

Craft regular presentations to senior management communicating key take-aways from multiple initiatives and offering data to support decisions to be made

The Associate Industrial Engineer develops labor standards, publishes area efficiency levels and partners with facility leadership to improve operational effectiveness. This includes, but is not limited to improving customer SLAs, reducing labor costs and driving improvement in overall CPU. Develop and implement continuous improvement projects that underpin the annual strategic pillars, monitoring project status, identifying project constraints and proposing creative solutions to remove. Craft regular presentations to senior management communicating key take-aways from multiple initiatives and offering data to support decisions to be made

Recommends and develops measurement plan to ensure improvements are repeatable and realized, supports with communication of workplace safety precautions. Ensuring compliance with safety and protocols for the departments.

As the IE Manager you support and Working with Operational, Quality and Functional stakeholders, lead on the development of a prioritized project pipeline to deliver Cost of Quality (COQ) reduction goals Collaborate with operations, other teams. Support and contribute to Green Initiatives. Responsible for the safety, As the Associate IE, you Identify specific employees for special recognition or those who may require coaching, to improve their efficiency and effectiveness. Leveraging organization skills, problem solving, and creative thinking they resolve escalated issues, drive continuous process improvement and team development in a dynamic environment.

Support with other job duties as needed. Develop and maintain productive, effective, and professional relationships with peers, superiors, and others. Always represent the company in a positive and supportive manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Industrial/System Engineering field preferred BasicMOST Certification Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification is preferred.

Work Experience: 1-3 years of experience in the development and implementation of pre-determined labor standards. Labor management implementation and productivity reporting 1-3 years of experience in optimizing fulfillment and distribution warehouse operations Knowledge and or working experience with automation(Autostore, Exotec, Caja). Extensive knowledge and use of AutoCad Experience writing SQL queries to extract data from WMS Excellent written and verbal communication skills in terms of being clear Experience in facility and process redesign and implementation Skills/Competencies: Strong leadership skills with the ability to positively influence others & manage change. Strong organizational skills Demonstrated ability to execute several projects simultaneously. Knowledge of OSHA compliance fundamentals is required. Proficient in Microsoft Applications Experience working effectively in complex global organizations, satisfying the needs of diverse constituents, and often working under the pressure of competing and sometimes conflicting priorities. Ability to effectively prepare and present information and respond to questions from management, clients, and other employees of the organization. Knowledgeable in current professional trends Sets clear plans & objectives. Excellent verbal, written communication skills and problem-solving abilities Excellent team building, project management and organizational skills Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Exceptional attention to detail Ability to collaborate and contribute by one-self or in a team environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. (Check One by double clicking on the box:) Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting Light: Office work, some lifting, considerable walking Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to different weather elements.

Compensation

$62,300.00 - $72,500.00 The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in: US - IN US8 Midwest Distribution Center Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity.

About Deckers Brands

More than Just a Footwear Company From our corporate offices to our global retail stores, there's a curious, independent spirit that's distinctively Deckers Brands. We're about giving people the freedom to pursue their passions. And we're committed to helping them succeed; to become their best selves. That's why we're about more than work, the 9 to 5 or daily grind. We're about opportunity - opportunity to create, to grow and to have an impact. As we work to become better at everything we do, how we better the world matters, too. Our products and brands are loved, no doubt about it. But the difference we make in people's lives begins with our people, right here at Deckers Brands. We're adventurous, spirited, unafraid of new challenges and willing to take chances. We are always ready to rally around a cause. Put simply, we want all of our people to thrive - to reach their full potential and have fun while doing it. Because in the end, Deckers thrives when our people thrive.