Industrial Engineer

Deckers Brands; Center (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Industrial Engineer, where you will spearhead initiatives to optimize operations and enhance productivity. This role involves collaborating with leadership to develop labor standards, execute CapEx forecasting, and lead projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. You will play a crucial role in improving safety and quality within the Distribution Center while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. If you are passionate about driving operational excellence and making a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this position offers the perfect opportunity to grow your career and contribute to innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in labor standards development and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA compliance and facility redesign.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Optimize distribution center metrics, systems, safety, and quality.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

BasicMOST Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

SQL

Microsoft Applications

Job description

As an Industrial Engineer, you are responsible for the development of labor standards, CapEx forecasting and ROI analyses, continuous improvement initiatives, and collaboration with Deckers leadership to promote product growth in a cost-effective and SLA-focused manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Facility Optimization: Improving metrics, systems, safety, and quality within the Distribution Center (DC).
2. Collaboration: Partnering with Operations leadership to prioritize and drive improvements that benefit the customer experience.
3. Continuous Improvement Leadership: Creating and leading projects with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to address gaps and improve processes.
4. Training and Facilitation: Leading Lean training sessions and rapid improvement events to spread knowledge across the organization.
5. Process Analysis: In-depth analysis of complex production and processes to identify improvement opportunities.
6. Certifications and Audit Management: Managing compliance with audits and certifications, ensuring cycle awareness and readiness.
7. Green Initiatives: Supporting environmental sustainability efforts in line with corporate goals.
8. Safety and Efficiency: Ensuring that operations run safely and efficiently, while fostering a culture of recognition and coaching.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial or System Engineering preferred)
• BasicMOST Certification

Work Experience:

• 5-8 years of experience in the development and implementation of pre-determined labor standards.
• Labor management implementation and productivity reporting.
• 5-8 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 and concise.
• Experience in facility and process redesign and implementation.

SPECIAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to positively influence others and manage change.
• Demonstrated ability to expedite 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 trends.
• Excellent verbal, written communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and contribute by oneself 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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