The Manager, Logistics Engineering and Continuous Improvement (LE&CI) at JR286 will provide strategic and tactical leadership to our Logistics function ongoingly related to best practices, technology applications, material handling systems, facility planning, warehousing and distribution methods / technologies, distribution center management processes / equipment / systems to ensure that all operational and project objectives are achieved. These initiatives will lower cost, improve service and enhance operational effectiveness. The successful candidate will possess strong technical skills combined with demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills in distribution center solution development.
What You'll Do:
• Creates strategies based in data and lead the implementation of key automation, optimization and continuous improvement projects across JR286's distribution center facilities using sound analytical methods, sophisticated software skills, advanced engineering knowledge, change management, and communication tools to effectively design distribution centers that will yield the highest productivity and efficiency gains in pick, put, and sort systems and storage with an emphasis on efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Provides thought leadership across the company on process and continuous improvement and root cause analysis with preventative and corrective action development and implementation.
• Leads cross-functional projects unlocking value significant value for all stakeholders.
• Manages data analytics, warehouse layout and design, storage optimization, and ROI cost justifications for recommendations and new technology solutions.
• Identifies, modifies and develops standard operating procedures to streamline operating processes and training opportunities.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities within JR286 and across the supplier / partner network through competitive analysis and critical thinking.
• Oversees time studies, performs zero base analysis, rate analysis, network analysis, statistical analysis, flow path analysis and related supply chain analysis.
• Provides facility and capacity planning support for distribution and transportation functions in logistics including functioning as the subject matter expert for optimal design elements and automation.
• Researches and maintains knowledge of emerging industry practices.
• Develops methods for tracking and reporting distribution center key performance indicators.
• Involve technical preparation and training of personnel involved in distribution center management.
• Performs data analysis on inventory stocking levels and shipping and receiving activity to produce an optimal storage configuration design and product flow to maximize footprint and warehouse efficiencies.
• Manages racking equipment installation and facility layout capital projects, including budget, timeline, and external vendors.
• Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, tests, and maintains efficient and highly scalable optimization models for warehouse logistics and distribution centers.
• Solves business problems pragmatically, leveraging the right machine learning and/or optimization tool, and performing prescriptive, descriptive, and predictive analysis.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
What to Bring:
• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• In-depth knowledge of Warehousing Operations, process improvement and continuous improvement.
• 3 - 5 years of related engineering experience relating to distribution centers preferably in a high-volume environment
• Experience with leading complex, cross-functional process automation, design, and optimization projects
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Inventory Analysis tools
• Facility layout and CAD experience
• Strong computer proficiency in MS Office applications
• Demonstrated data manipulation and management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Demonstrated ability to learn technical concepts quickly
• Understanding of optimization and/or simulation algorithms
• Understanding of Lean Six-Sigma (Green Belt Certification preferred)
What We Offer:
• Competitive salary (we leverage market data) + benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k match, life insurance, pet insurance)
• Company gym with access to personal trainer
• Paid Parental Leave
• Responsible Time Off (aka Unlimited)
• Free lunches Monday through Friday
• Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
• 13 company holidays
• Professional development workshops
• Employee product discounts on selected brands