Industrial Engineer: Lean DC & WMS Optimization

Big Lots; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Big Lots in Columbus, OH is seeking an Industrial Engineer to analyze DC methods, develop labor standards, and optimize distribution center operations. You will support costEffective changes, test new technologies, and manage capital projects to improve throughput and safety.

The role requires a degree in industrial engineering or related field and 1 year in a DC/production setting, plus proficiency with AutoCAD, Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, LMS and WMS.

Qualifications

• Degree in industrial engineering or related field required.
• Previous experience or internship in a Distribution Center and/or production environment preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Visio, Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, and Project required.
• Ability to understand mechanical layouts.
• Ability to understand control systems, data acquisition systems, sensors and control interfaces preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Excellent conflict resolution, documentation and technical writing skills required.
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills.
• Previous experience with Labor Management System (LMS) and Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Ability to perform physical activity at a sustained pace including walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting within a Distribution Center environment required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Distribution Center methods and operations through time studies and other methods to evaluate and improve warehouse or departmental efficiencies, cost effectiveness, layout, and workflow.
• Evaluate and develop distribution center storage practices and support re‑arrangement activities.
• Review, analyze, and support storage and material handling changes/implementations that increase safety, efficiency, quality, and reduce operating expenses.
• Support development and implementation of engineered labor standards in assigned distribution center functions and ensure reporting mechanisms to measure actual performance against standard.
• Provide training and support operations on the proper use of engineering labor standards for costing, staffing, and performance measurement, including labor management system; assist in incentive program administration.
• Investigate new technologies and equipment to improve efficiencies of processes based on analysis and organizational objectives.
• Perform analysis and develop justifications for capital expenditures; act as Project Manager for capital and relocation projects and assist with evaluation of equipment layouts to ensure proper building layout and mechanization.
• Research and test design ideas to determine feasibility, utilizing lean distribution methodologies to formulate and support innovation, corrective actions, and improvements.
• Work closely with Distribution Center Operations, Engineering and Maintenance in supporting MHE systems optimization and project implementation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gain insights and direction.
• Travel as necessary to support other regional DC locations.

Education

Industrial engineering or related field

1 year experience in Distribution Center/production

Strong communication and analytical skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Project

LMS

WMS

Job description

Big Lots in Columbus, OH is seeking an Industrial Engineer to analyze DC methods, develop labor standards, and optimize distribution center operations. You will support costEffective changes, test new technologies, and manage capital projects to improve throughput and safety.

The role requires a degree in industrial engineering or related field and 1 year in a DC/production setting, plus proficiency with AutoCAD, Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, LMS and WMS.