Engineering Specialist

JOB SUMMARY: The Logistics Industrial Engineer is responsible for supporting productivity improvement activity at the existing facilities in a 3PL environment.This will include areas of operation in auditing facility process and procedures, material flow and layouts, developing and implementing work procedures, method analysis and maintaining the validity of job standards. This position will also support time studies, layout evaluations, and dock capacity analysis for existing operations as well as future proposal opportunities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Industrial Engineer performs the following tasks: Time Studies to support headcount requirements for existing and future programs. Responsible for special projects to include dock capacity evaluations, material flow analysis, root cause analysis for inventory control issues, etc. Evaluation of space utilization compared to the original contract agreements. Evaluation and analysis of contract requirements compared to the actual (including headcount, equipment, handling and space requirements. Training of facility personnel (Inventory Control and Cycle Counters) for inventory control and material handling requirements. Perform Time Studies to support piece price billing alternatives. Lead and Support Problem Solving Teams within the facilities. Maintain a working knowledge of Industry Standards and new technology for continuous improvement of our work environment. Develop and in depth understanding on the Warehouse Management System capabilities. Validate safe working practices at each facility on an ongoing basis. Participate in Request for Proposal response activities to include the following: Pricing development Assist with understanding scope and customer expectations Operations design Project management Developing transition timelines Participate in customer presentations Other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Strong working knowledge of Warehouse Management System functionality Good computer skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Office EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering required 3-5 years experience required Experience with Lean or other continuous improvement tools required. Experience in a 3rd party logistics company a must. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: State Drivers License or equivalent LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents, including protocols, standard operating procedures, purchase orders and requisitions. Ability to communicate in writing to management. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments <