Industrial Engineer II

ODW Logistics is a people-focused and customer-driven third-party logistics (3PL) provider committed to delivering seamless end-to-end supply chain solutions. Our extensive range of services include supply chain design and innovation, warehousing, efficient distribution and fulfillment, freight brokerage, transportation management, and specialized e-commerce fulfillment solutions.

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for supporting and leading process management and improvement in all areas of operations, in such verticals as forward distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, and pick and pack operations. Responsibilities include development and implementation of technical solutions and overall optimization of space, labor, and equipment to meet new client requirements or as continuous improvement opportunities in existing operations. This “hands on” position will lead mid-level to complex projects, provide guidance to operations leaders, and spend considerable time “on the floor”, directly interfacing with various levels of the operations team.

Essential Functions.

Conducts project scoping that is focused on meeting the strategic needs of the customer and that optimizes existing activities.

Leads analysis activities and needs assessments, to meet ODW business objectives by delivering quantifiable results through process improvement initiatives.

Develop process flow and VSM analysis to capture current operations and identify process improvements

Direct, support, and facilitate LEAN thinking and behaviors throughout operations

Review labor performance, reporting methods, forecasts, systems, and procedures to ensure productivity is meeting objectives and to establish and monitor labor standards

Produce and maintain CAD layouts of facilities to enable and allow for space analysis and client placement

Provide and implement continuous improvement & cost leadership strategies.

Accountable for project completion and performance, including targeted KPI’s and ROI.

Strategic short & long term planning for resource requirements including space, labor, and equipment.

Maximize safety, service, quality, and productivity throughout operations by utilizing best practice techniques in the areas of facilities layout, methods, material handling concepts, and measurements.

Provide Senior Management with data and recommendations to make effective decisions regarding the optimum utilization of people, materials, equipment, facilities, and resources.

Assist Business Development process in RFP responses, including solution concepts and design.

Establish and implement operational procedures for all distribution

activities for startup operations including facility layout and design, establishment of labor standards and resource planning, optimal inbound and order processing techniques, and material handling system design and implementation.

Be adept at retrieving and researching data from various sources (WMS, TMS, and Shipping Systems) and translate into meaningful information to support action plans.

Facilitate the sharing of best practices throughout ODW.

Other duties as assigned. Education and ExperienceRequired

Must be able to assume leadership role in a fast paced, team oriented environment dedicated to delighting the customer and achievement of safety, quality and productivity goals in a time sensitive environment

Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, managers, teammates, and prospective customers.

Extreme proficiency in MS Office Suite products including MS Project, Visio, and AutoCAD.

Must be hands on and have previous experience with facility layout and inventory management

Ability to learn software programs quickly, with previous RF experience

Strong project management and analytical abilities

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize

Experience with multi-shift operations

Prior planning experience including budgets, manning, equipment, and facilities

Must possess a high energy level and the drive to implement change

A degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related operations discipline is required. Capabilities

Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and organizational skills

Strong team building skills

Strong analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills

High energy and the drive to implement organizational change

Self- and people-driven learner

Comfortable speaking in front of multiple associates and customers Physical & Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee requires the ability to:

Hear, read and comprehend, write and communicate

Frequently sit, type and perform repetitive wrist motion

Frequently stand, walk, bend, squat/kneel, twist/turn or reach on even and uneven surfaces

Focus (with or without corrective lenses) to see close and distant, along with depth perception capabilities

The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Values

Pillared on our core values, we strive for collective growth and reaching our highest potential. We are dedicated to helping our teammates experience fulfillment through their individual strengths and innovative ideas.

Respect Give and it will be given.

We treat others as we want to be treated. We cannot control events, but we can control our response. We build respect through honesty, fairness, and integrity.

Trust Earned over time.

We do what we say we will do. We are clear, direct, and honest. We seek to understand and be understood.

Team Accomplish more together.

We work hard toward a common goal. We desire to make everyone successful. We achieve the best results as a team.

Opportunity Realize your potential.

We believe all people have significance and potential. We understand work and life are integrated and we value both. We strive to make an impact in the world around us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ODW Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at ODW Logistics are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. ODW Logistics will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, success profile characteristics or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

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