Industrial Engineer (Logistics)
United States Postal Service - palmetto, GA
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FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE: Oversees and leads projects for a logistic division to improve service, network utilization, and performance of logistic operations by applying industrial engineering, standardization, and continuous improvement policies, standards, and processes. Provides technical advice and guidance to lower-level industrial engineers. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Develops, implements, and monitors process improvement and standardization programs for dock and logistics operations. 2. Leads the analysis of dock and logistics operations using industrial engineering and continuous improvement principles to optimize network service, cost performance, and productivity for assigned division. Leads service and performance improvement projects; coordinates the implementation of national standardization programs and processes for dock and logistics operations. 3. Develops network models for optimizing routes, containers, systems, and equipment. Provides guidance to key stakeholders on methods and strategies to optimize network performance, productivity, and service. 4. Collaborates with Headquarters Logistics and Engineering for local implementation of national initiatives. Provides input for the preparation of new and altered facilities; recommends trailer layouts and trucking routes to optimize logistical operations. 5. Provides technical advice and guidance to managers on engineering practices and principals, related to logistics; may coordinate the work of lower-level industrial engineers. 6. Oversees and reviews logistical operations and trip performance using national and local reporting metrics to improve service, productivity, and cost performance. 7. Leads and provides training on standardization and continuous improvement tools, processes, and initiatives within logistical operations to align with operational excellence. 8. Communicates orally and in writing to provide technical advice, program guidance, training and policy interpretation to relevant stakeholders (e.g., HQ, field offices).
Created: 2024-10-16