Senior Industrial Engineer

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 102,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking an Industrial Engineer to support the Industrial Engineering Team and Engineered Labor Standards program across its distribution centers nationwide. The role focuses on process engineering, data collection and analysis, associate training, and implementation of the program.

Travel up to 75% is required. The candidate will develop labor standards, analyze processes, train management and hourly staff, and drive cost-saving facility layout improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Experience with Red Prairie’s Labor Management System and/or EXE Warehouse management system.
• Knowledge in Warehouse/Operations Management, Time Studies, Process Planning/Optimization, Data Mining, Data Analysis and Data Visualization.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills and experience with stop-watch studies, work sampling and MTM/MOST.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% and work outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineered labor standards for distribution functions across facilities.
• Study and analyze current processes, determine effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
• Train DC management and hourly staff in proper methods and procedures.
• Engage with associates to explain labor standards using change management strategies.
• Develop and evaluate facility layout changes to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Provide cost savings related to layout changes and related duties.
• Test labor-related improvements in labor management systems.

Skills

Warehouse/Operations Management

Time Studies

Process Planning/Optimization

Data Mining

Data Analysis

Data Visualization

Labor Management Systems

Warehouse Management Systems

Microsoft Excel

SQL Developer

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Red Prairie

EXE Warehouse

Job description

Position Overview As an Industrial Engineer, you will be required to support the Industrial Engineering Team & Engineered Labor Standards program. This will include process engineering, data collection and analysis, associate training, as well as implementation and support of the program. The successful candidate will provide support for all DC across the country.

Job Description

• Develop and maintain engineered labor standards for distribution functions at any of the assigned facilities in the C&S network (This includes warehousing, transportation and other relevant departments).
• Study and analyze current processes, determine their effectiveness, and recommend strategies for improvement.
• Implement and train DC management and supervision as well as hourly support staff in the proper methods and procedures to ensure that an acceptable level of productivity is sustained.
• Engage with associates to present engineering labor standards; increase their understanding of the standards being implemented by leveraging a change management strategy that can be understood and implemented by all levels of associates, management and any applicable union members.
• Develop and evaluate facility layout changes that will improve productivity and efficiency.
• Provide cost savings associated with facility layout changes and perform other duties and activities as required.
• Test all labor related improvements EXE, Red Prairie, and other Labor Management Systems
• Travel Required: 75% travel is needed.

Environment

• Office: Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
• Warehouse: Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)
• Warehouse: Freezer (-20F to 0F)
• Warehouse: Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)

Skills/ Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related quantitative discipline required.
• Specialized Knowledge: Warehouse/Operations Management, Time Studies, Process Planning/Optimization, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Data Visualization
• Special Skill: Labor Management Systems, Warehouse Management Systems, Microsoft Excel, SQL Developer
• Physical abilities: Walk, Run
• Other: Experience using Red Prairie’s Labor Management System and/or EXE Warehouse management system
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills: Experience using work study techniques such as stopwatch studies, work sampling, predetermined time and motion systems (MTM, MOST)
• Other: Flexibility to work outside normal work hours and travel to the other facilities as needed

Years Of Experience

• 5 to 7: Distribution and warehousing experience.

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisee under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocersis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Salary Range

$102,440-$135,720

Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

Job Area: Warehouse Operations

Job Family: Operations

Job Type: Full time

Pay Range: $102,440 - $135,720