Industrial Engineer

Title: Industrial EngineerClassification: ExemptReports to: Director, Operational ExcellenceLocation: Santa Clarita, CA (combination of working within the stores and corporate office)Job DescriptionPosition OverviewUtilize industrial engineering (IE) technologies and methodologies to evaluate current processes, equipment, and systems to determine areas of improvement that will enhance the customer shopping experience, product quality and freshness while eliminating inefficiencies. Provide leadership and collaborate with key stakeholders and business partners to design, develop, test and deploy innovative, cost effective and efficient processes. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.General Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead and participate in the identification, prioritization, implementation, and control of cost reduction and process improvement initiatives using Industrial Engineering methodologies and processes.Identify innovative approaches to company-wide store issues that create opportunities for breakthrough process improvements that positively impact the customer shopping experience, safety, product freshness and food safety.Provide statistical analysis reports evaluating the efficiency of current processes, procedures, equipment and associatesDevelop scope and charter definitions for projects.Conduct feasibility studies of varied projects to determine the worth of an investment and provide justification for capital appropriationsEvaluate vendor and supplier proposals for new equipment purchases to ensure increased efficiency and evaluate the equipment's contribution to cost saving measuresServe as a liaison to Retail Operations peers, other department leaders and executive leadershipProvide IE support to stores lagging in attainment rates including methods and procedural issues, store profile audits, task requirements, and other areasTravel to retail locations and offices to support process improvement initiatives and improve efficiencies by reducing waste of time, money, materials, energy and other resourcesMust be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodationResponsible for directing the implementation of engineered labor standards working with the Operations team to facilitate labor modeling to ensure customer service and standards are representedNote: this role would be critical in updating and revising labor standards based on implementing new processes and technologies to adjust standards and required hours to realize benefits of those enhancements. For example, Self-checkout, Tri-belts, and improvements in store level processes. This individual could also support standard updates for RPI and VWT. Knowledge and SkillsBachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a closely related field5+ years progressive industrial engineer project experience in a complex, integrated retail networkBroad background in industrial engineering technology, application and project managementAbility to effectively communicate and influence all levels of the organizationAbility to work well within project teams.Strong mathematical and analytical skillsEffective planning, negotiating, decision-making, problem-solving, and organizing skills.Able to utilize all work measurement tools available (i.e. MTM, MOST, Time Study, Analysis)Proficient in Microsoft OfficeStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to earn Lean/Six Sigma belt certification within one yearRequired Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in industrial engineering (or related field) required Experience in retail operations, includes stores and Distribution CentersExperience with Workforce Management Software - Logile, preferred.Experience in Grocery Industry Physical DemandsSome travel, up to 30%Combination of working within the stores and corporate officePosition Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is an exempt level position; Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; schedule based on business necessity varying to include nights, weekends, early morning etc. when required and coordinated through the reporting supervisor. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees may perform other duties as directed. All employees are expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling company goals and objectives.

Created: 2025-01-14