Industrial Engineer Level 2

Company Name: Kroger Logistics
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt
 

 

Position Summary:

Plan the utilization of facilities, equipment, materials and personnel to improve efficiency of operations. Establish work measurement programs and analyzes work samples to develop standards for labor utilization. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Essential Job Functions:

• Analyze workforce utilization, facility layout, and operation data, such as production costs, production flow charts, and production schedules to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment through application of various Industrial Engineering techniques.

• Conduct Labor Management Systems validations: determines which variables to change, verifies the accuracy of the program logic for calculating labor standards, tracks associate performance and completes process flow charts.

• Compile time study data, inputs time study data, and calculates associate percent performance by individual work element and overall performance.

• Develop, coordinate, and monitor reporting systems to measure labor efficiency and productivity on an on-going basis. Provide relevant feedback to operations personnel and develop action items to address opportunities.

• Identify, evaluate, and develop project solutions and recommendations for minimizing total operational costs. Also, presenting and selling recommendations to all levels of management.

• Conduct feasibility studies of varied projects to determine the worth of an investment and provide economic justification for capital appropriations.

• Conduct training on relevant Industrial Engineering subjects with operations management, union leadership, and distribution center associates.

• Assist Supply Chain Management in directing all on-going projects as required and acting as department liaison to operations management, union leadership, and distribution center associates to ensure projects are brought to a timely and cost efficient conclusion.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and 1 - 2 years' experience.
• Ability to work weekends on an occasional basis.
• Ability to travel independently on a regular basis.
• Commitment to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important and appreciated.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects.
• Familiarity with industrial engineering terms and processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
• Ability and willingness to continue education as necessary.

Desired Previous Job Experience

• Industrial Engineering Level 1, Logistics.
• Master's Degree

 

Education Level: Bachelor's Required
Required Travel: Up to 25%
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: South

States: Alabama; Arkansas; Georgia; Illinois; Indiana; Kentucky; Mississippi; Missouri; Tennessee
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Jobs at Kroger Logistics: Kroger Logistics is a best-in-class supply chain team that services our more than 2,500 grocery and convenience stores that stretch coast-to-coast across the U.S., including Alaska. We are comprised of more than 30 distribution centers, regional freight centers, transportation and office locations. In Kroger Logistics, we offer career opportunities in Safety, Professional Driving, Warehouse Operations, International Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain and Human Resources. If you are looking for an ever-changing, fast-paced environment focused on supporting our Customer 1St Strategy, we welcome your online application.

 

Company Overview
Kroger, one of the world's largest retailers, employs nearly 400,000 associates who serve customers in 2,625 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. With more than $108.5 billion in sales in 2014, Kroger ranks 20th on the Fortune list and we continue to grow. Recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in America, Kroger is a leader in feeding the hungry, supporting breast cancer awareness, assisting local schools and community organizations, and supporting members of the armed forces and their families. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

 

 Posting Notes:  TN || Portland || 120 Kirby Street || 37148 || Kroger Logistics || CareerBuilder || Logistics/Supply Chain || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None