Industrial Engineer - Material Flow
- Perform process improvement studies to develop more efficient ways to utilize people, machines, material, information, and energy to create a product or service.
- Assist clients in increasing productivity within their processes and operations by applying lean principles.
- Observe operations, collect data, and perform process validation and maintain necessary documentation.
- Use various problem-solving methodologies to identify the root causes of problems so that process improvements can be developed/recommended to eliminate the root causes.
- Utilize time study and predetermined labor standards systems for establishing labor standards, developing standardized work (direct and indirect labor), and balancing production processes.
- Develop materials management analysis which may include:
- Storage analysis and layouts for warehouse and market areas
- Material flow analyses to improve material movement through facilities
- Dock utilization analyses to determine quantities, types, and locations of shipping/receiving docks
- Estimated labor and material handling equipment requirements
- Develop conceptual facility planning layouts in CAD to create efficient process and material flow through systematic layout planning principles to ensure proper size, shape, and configuration of a proposed facility.
- Develop budget and capital expenditure plans for operational improvements.
- Perform cost studies, economic comparisons, and justification analysis.
- Confer with customers to implement plans and recommendations. Often required to provide on-site support during implementation activities.
- Support the development of various reports and presentation materials for customer presentations.
- Support and work with many different levels within the organization.
- BS degree in Engineering from an accredited university preferred
- 1 to 3 years of previous experience.
- Among the skills and competencies that will contribute to success in this position are:
- Creativity
- Critical thinking
- Listening skills
- Math/data analysis skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
- Writing skills
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of software and AutoCAD
- Flow Planner software proficiency is a plus.
- Experience with AutoCAD 3D and Revit is a plus.
- Ability/certification with predetermined labor standards systems (MTM, MOST, MODAPTS, etc.) is a plus.
- Must be able to travel to project sites.
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