Industrial Engineer — Optimize Distribution & Labor Systems

Petco; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Braselton, GA seeks an Industrial Engineer to optimize labor standards and incentive programs within a retail distribution center.

You will analyze processes, develop programs, and collaborate with teams to improve efficiency while upholding safety and quality standards. The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and at least 2 years of related experience; Manhattan WM/LM experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in industrial engineering, preferably in a retail distribution center.
• Experience with the development and maintenance of engineered labor standards and performance incentive programs.
• Experience with Warehouse Management and Labor Management systems (Manhattan WM/LM preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and strong analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Interact professionally and effectively with internal and external contacts with emphasis on company interests.
• Prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes and lead peers as needed.
• Research, analyze, develop and manage programs, including business plans and budgets.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Labor Management and Incentive Programs and engineered labor standards.
• Knowledge of retail Distribution Center operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Program management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Manhattan WM

Manhattan LM

Job description

Want to help pets live their best lives?

We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people.

Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.

Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.

Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

Essential Job Functions:

The incumbent must be able to perform all of the following duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation.

- Interact professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts with emphasis on company interests

- Independently prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes and effectively accomplish assigned duties through work of subordinates and/or peers.

- Research, analyze, develop and manage programs, including business plans and budgets.

- Demonstrate knowledge of Labor Management and Incentive Programs, including engineered labor standards and Labor Management systems.

- Knowledge of retail Distribution Center operations. Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct reports.

Work Environment: While some job duties are performed while seated indoors, some time is spent in a warehouse environment where exposure to heat, cold, dirt, dust, fumes, and/or noise should not be overlooked. A risk of injury may result from following improper safety procedures.

Education (Required): Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field from a four-year college or university

Work Experience (Required): Minimum 2 years professional experience in industrial engineering, preferably in a retail distribution center environment. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be substituted. Experience with the development and maintenance of engineered labor standards and performance incentive programs

- Experience with Warehouse Management and Labor Management systems (Manhattan Systems WM and LM for open systems preferred)

- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills as well as analytical capabilities are required.

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For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

About Petco:

We’re proud to be 'where the pets go' to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years – from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood – the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

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