Industrial Engineer Manager

UniFirst - Owensboro, KY

Full-time - Manager

Owensboro, KY

10,001+ employees

Personal and Laundry Services

About the position

The Industrial Engineer Manager will lead engineering activities within the distribution center, focusing on continuous improvement and efficiency. This role collaborates with various teams to enhance processes, uphold labor standards, and implement cost-reduction initiatives. The manager will oversee a team, manage projects, and ensure quality control while maximizing productivity and efficiency across operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead an Engineering team of 5-7 Team Partners to manage department processes including planning, task/resource allocation, scheduling, reporting, installation/testing, deployment, and post-deployment follow-up.
• Analyze operational sequences, material flows, and project information to determine efficient functions and responsibilities, providing solutions for cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Oversee direct reports engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability.
• Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and AutoCAD.
• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished products.
• Determine production costs and the effect of product design changes for management review and control.
• Assess the impact of varying supply chain parameters on distribution center capacity.
• Collaborate with Operational support to develop preferred methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), and production goals.
• Utilize labor data to justify capital expenditures and assess the return on investment for process changes.
• Communicate accurate process costs to senior management using labor and material cost data.
• Work closely with Business Analysts to assess data effectively and support local initiatives with Corporate Engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field.
• Five or more years of related Industrial Engineering experience, with a strong background in managing teams.
• Experience with best-in-class Labor Reporting Systems & Labor Management Systems.
• Experience with an Incentive System is a plus.
• Experience with OSHA compliance, ISO 9001-2015, and Lean Methodology is a plus.
• Experience and knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Strong leadership and communication skills that encourage strategic thinking, innovation, and action.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively with a team.
• Proven experience in conducting multi-variable work measurements including time studies and job analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally and empathetically with colleagues at all levels.
• Proficient in creating and updating building layouts in AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT.
• Proficient skills in MS Office Suite, with heavy emphasis on Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with an Incentive System.
• Experience with OSHA compliance, ISO 9001-2015, and Lean Methodology.

Benefits

• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 30% Employee Discount
• Employee Referral Bonuses