Industrial Engineer
Company: Penske Logistics
Location: Columbus
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description: The Industrial Engineer (IE) is responsible for
preparing analyses and implementing projects involving all aspects
of warehousing to support the customer. This includes developing
solutions or request for proposals by designing, developing,
analyzing and/or implementing comprehensive supply chain solutions
to determine optimal warehouse design, functional requirements,
material handling equipment applications, work measurement and
labor standards, incentive systems, slotting, operational planning
and improvement through data collection, statistical and mapping
analysis, and designing customized solutions. The IE will also
participate in location startups, process improvement teams and
cost saving initiatives. Major Responsibilities: Analyzes the
distribution processes and identifies areas for improvement
Develops new methods / tools to improve processes, oversees
implementation of change, develops metrics to evaluate the new
process and evaluates the cost benefits Monitors and updates Labor
Management system to ensure system performance and data integrity
Creates and maintains flow diagrams for warehouse processes
Evaluates facility design for best cube, capacity, and thru-put and
develops recommendations for improvements Develops metrics to
monitor organizational compliance with processes for quality and
productivity and ensures that appropriate action plans are
developed for continuous improvement Designs, implements and/or
analyzes one customer solution at a time with supervision as
assigned Performs SKU analysis to determine slotting and Material
Handling Equipment (MHE) requirements Prepares facility layout and
design to maximize efficiency. Maintains the facility AutoCAD
drawing Works effectively as a team member accomplishing assigned
goals Participates in cross-functional groups to create the
expected customer outcome Interacts with internal and external
customers on an as needed basis and that is determined by their
role in the project Works within budget guidelines provided Ensures
solution will meet financial goals and provide cost savings Meets
customer deadlines by providing required designs, analysis or
implementations Develops an understanding of the customer's needs
and take actions to ensure that such needs are met Understands what
the customer does, what their business model is and what their
expectations are Interacts with the customer by phone, email or in
person in an as needed basis Able to resolve situations quickly,
communicate status of problem, and work with the appropriate
subject matter expert until it is fixed with the guidance of a more
senior level associate Other projects and tasks as assigned by
supervisor Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's Degree
in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain,
Logistics 1- 4 years comparable experience designing, developing,
implementing and executing supply chain solutions in at least one
service line required Fundamental understanding of supply chain and
logistics concepts preferred Software Skills: Advanced computer
skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
required Intermediate computer skills in assisted drafting
equipment software (CAD), network modeling and warehousing design
tools preferred Ability to analyze data and conduct extensive
research required Other Characteristics: Effective communication
skills, both written and verbal, with internal and external
customers required Willingness to travel as necessary, work the
required schedule, work at the specific location required Complete
Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation
(to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and
drug screening The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an associate to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate must
regularly lift and /or move up to 25lbs/12kg, frequently lift
and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up
to 100lbs/45kg. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth
perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties
of this Job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk;
sit and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to use
hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Penske Logistics Headquartered in Reading, Pa., Penske Logistics is
a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations
in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics
provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading
companies throughout the world. Penske Logistics delivers value
through design, planning and execution in transportation,
warehousing, and international freight forwarding and carrier
management. Visit www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn more. Penske is
an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with
disabilities and protected veterans. Job Family: Engineering
Address: 2470 Westbelt Dr Primary Location: US-OH-Columbus
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: 2404079 Date posted:
04/14/2024
Keywords: Penske Logistics, Columbus , Industrial Engineer, Professions , Columbus, Ohio
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