Industrial Engineer I

UPS - Louisville, KY

Full-time - Entry Level

Louisville, KY

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About the position

The Field Engineering Team at UPS Healthcare is seeking a qualified individual to join their global department. This role focuses on supporting the UPS Healthcare Operations team by addressing day-to-day requests and implementing long-term process improvements, including cost-saving initiatives. The position involves data analysis, labor management, and facility planning for various storage conditions, contributing to impactful projects in a rapidly growing industry.

Responsibilities

• Identify innovative, cost-effective solutions to solve operational inefficiencies while addressing regulatory requirements and unique pharmaceutical challenges.
• Perform financial analysis to develop business cases for project funding.
• Identify, quantify, and implement cost savings, continuous improvement, and innovation projects to drive increased efficiencies.
• Develop Work Measurement (WMT) standards for complex processes related to cold and frozen storage of critical biologics.
• Analyze data to determine optimal storage environment, design, and layout for various storage types including CRT, Cooler, Freezer, and Hazmat.
• Analyze data to determine optimal resources based on volume and WMT standards, including complexities of pack outs and shipping documentation.
• Analyze facility capacity and utilization trends for future planning needs.
• Utilize AutoCAD to develop optimized layout designs for warehouse process efficiency.

Requirements

• Time management skills to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and design work methods and processes across multiple work streams.
• Experience in creating and analyzing estimates and forecasts.
• Understanding of supply chain concepts and ability to recommend changes to solve supply chain problems.
• Familiarity with common financial terms and calculations.
• Experience in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Solution Design and Development (Co-Ops/Internships acceptable).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and AutoCAD.
• Experience with Pharma, Bio-Pharma, Lab diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Home Health Products is preferred.
• SQL experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field, or 3 years of IE experience with a related bachelor's degree.
• Understanding of Warehouse Management System (WMS) design and functionality.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Pharma, Bio-Pharma, Lab diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Home Health Products.
• SQL experience.