Logistics at full potential.
At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levelswho can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at workand the resources to build a career you can be proud of.
1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm - this position resides in Portland, TN
As the Senior Industrial Engineer, you will be responsible for facility layout and design, manpower planning, project scheduling and management, and support for new business development. You will be challenged with finding ways to improve productivity, developing strategies to help people work smarter, developing work instructions and updating standard operating procedures. Become a part of our growing, dynamic team and we'll help you develop your career to a level that will exceed your expectations.
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Pay, benefits and more.
We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.
What you'll do on a typical day:
- Identify facility design requirements based on activity levels, product dimensional profiles and product flow and transportation methods
- Oversee or ensure timely communication is provided to stakeholders, team members, customers and related parties on the status of projects, work to resolve potential service or operational issues
- Identify areas for improvement based on analysis of data and observations and establish tasks and processes required to complete proposed work content
- Analyze statistical data for inbound and outbound order volumes while optimizing process efficiency
- Identify and champion improvement opportunities in safety, productivity, cost savings and quality
- Identify facility up-fit requirements and use of automation where justified
- Communicate IT equipment (hardware and cabling) needs to the Information Technology Team
- This position is expected to be 100% onsite
At a minimum, you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
- 2 years of engineering experience in supply chain management, logistics, warehousing or a related field
- Experience with Microsoft Office and analytical tools such as flowcharts, Pareto charts, cause and effect diagrams, run charts, etc.
- Experience in engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards
- Ability to travel up to 50%
- Knowledge of distribution center/3PL concepts - understanding of warehousing best practices
- Technical knowledge of DC automation (i.e., Auto Baggers, sortation) and Warehouse Control Systems preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with leaders and colleagues
- Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
- Extensive experience in quality, engineering, lean manufacturing and work cell manufacturing; ability to identify best practices in a high-volume production environment
- Project and resource management experience
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GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.