Industrial Engineer

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize warehouse operations in Houston, TX. You will map processes, develop time studies, track KPIs, and collaborate on data-driven bids.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and 1 year of engineering experience, plus proficiency with Tableau/Power BI/Data Studio and strong communication skills. Travel up to 25% and process documentation expertise are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1 year of engineering experience.
• Experience with analytical tools (flow charts, Pareto charts, cause-and-effect diagrams, run charts).
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt designation a plus.
• Travel up to 25% available.
• Experience with BI software Tableau, Power BI, Data Studio, etc.

Responsibilities

• Identify facility design requirements based on activity levels, product dimensions, flow and transportation methods.
• Develop production time studies, headcount analyses, downtime analyses, efficiency plans; warehouse slotting and SKU velocity analyses.
• Identify bottlenecks and improve flow; analyze inbound, outbound and inventory operations.
• Perform value stream mapping, process improvements and standardization across sites.
• Assist pricing and solutions teams with operational cost data for RFPs.
• Track KPIs and develop basic analytics for operational metrics.
• Work with vendors on operational equipment and automation solutions.
• Develop and manage project plans for major operational improvements.
• Support Maintenance with spare parts lists and min/max tracker.
• Daily P&L tracking for Finance.
• Convert documents to ISO-compliant SOPs and submit to QMS.

Skills

Analytics

Communication

Project documentation

Process improvement

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Data Studio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Identify facility design requirements based on activity levels, product dimensional profiles, product flow and transportation methods
• Develop production time studies, head count analyses, downtime analyses, efficiency improvement plans, warehouse slotting and SKU velocity analyses
• Identify bottlenecks and improve flow; analyze inbound, outbound and inventory operations to create and maintain optimum warehouse operations
• Perform value stream mapping, process improvements and standardization across multiple sites
• Assist pricing and solutions teams in providing operational cost and other key info needed for RFPs
• Track KPIs and develop basic analytics for all operational metrics
• Work with vendors to identify operational equipment and automation solutions
• Develop and manage project plans for major operational improvement activities
• Support the Maintenance department by developing lists of critical spare parts, min/max tracker
• Daily P&L tracking for Finance
• Convert contract documents, proposals and statements of work into work instructions and operating procedures; submit ISO-compliant work instructions and standard operating procedure documents to the Quality Management System (QMS)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
• 1 year of engineering experience
• Experience with analytical tools such as flow charts, Pareto charts, cause and effect diagrams, run charts, etc.
• Microsoft Office experience
• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt designation is a plus
• Availability to travel up to 25%
• Experience with BI software such as Tableau, Power BI, Data Studio, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for intended audience
• Ability to compose thorough and detailed technical documentation, job aids, procedure manuals, etc.
• Ability to develop insightful, value-added and actionable research with detailed explanations regarding drivers of those results
• Ability to produce unambiguous, comprehensive and accurate interpretations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in facility design, operational analysis, and process improvement, with a strong focus on Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and data-driven decision-making. Proficient in developing project plans and technical documentation to enhance warehouse operations and efficiency.