Senior Engineer - Operations Efficiency & Cost Optimization

FedEx Group; Tennessee; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Memphis, TN seeks an experienced engineer to evaluate and implement manpower and systems projects that reduce operating expenses, increase revenues, and improve customer service. You will collaborate with field management and management on field operations and facility planning.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least five years of relevant experience, with analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with field management to achieve objectives.
• Consult with management on critical areas such as field operations and facility planning.
• Implementing and monitoring field and back-office activities.
• Developing plans for efficient package volume distribution through computerized sort systems.
• Establishing job methods for hourly and clerical functions.
• Development of the operational budget based on recommendations for cost savings in facilities and equipment.
• Participate in studies aimed at implementing innovative engineering concepts into operations, resulting in product benefits for the company and its customers.
• Serve as a communication link between operations and corporate departments, providing technical expertise related to facility planning, including five-year planning, equipment, layout, GSE planning, and cost justifications.
• Serve on special corporate study teams to investigate and implement projects related to productivity and performance.
• Monitor, analyze, and recommend ways to improve productivity, service, and cost performance in all areas of operations in collaboration with management.
• Providing technical training to personnel through workshops, seminars, and one-on-one sessions in various areas such as operations, manning, contingency planning, productivity, and cost-effectiveness
• Prepare, analyze, and monitor short- and long-range plans for each director’s responsibility, offering analysis regarding expansion, new products, procedures, GSE, sort equipment, and manpower needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Federal Express Corporation in Memphis, TN seeks an experienced engineer to evaluate and implement manpower and systems projects that reduce operating expenses, increase revenues, and improve customer service. You will collaborate with field management and management on field operations and facility planning.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least five years of relevant experience, with analytical and communication skills.