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Operations Industrial Engineer I

DHL eCommerce
Illinois, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2025

At DHL, our people are our greatest asset! Everyone’s contribution drives us to be the world's #1 logistics company.

Certified as a Great Place to Work and as a Top Employer, we're dedicated to fostering a positive, collaborative, and supportive environment for all. Our commitment and engagement with Our People ensure we continuously build a workplace we're all proud of. Plus, with competitive compensation and exceptional perks, we make sure your personal life shines just as brightly as your career.

SUMMARY:

The Operations Industrial Engineer l will be responsible for working with Operations and Automation teams for the planning, implementation management, and measurements of DHL processes in existing and new terminals.  Permanently identifies inefficiencies and achieves continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Primary responsibilities include the following. Focus is on the assigned terminals per Engineer, but can be extended as needed.
  • Provides engineering support for 1-3 distribution centers and operations management
  • Responsible for traditional Industrial Engineering tasks including staff planning models, productivity improvement, work methods and measurement standards, best practice identification, standardized process maintenance and procedure documentation.
  • Performs advanced root cause analysis on field metrics to enhance cost effectiveness in the field.
  • Analyzes reports and data pertaining to operations  engineering performance (e.g., service performance, quality, cost per unit, pieces per hour). 
  • Identifies and describes process/product/profile deviations per customer/process/terminal on a regular basis
  • Identifies opportunities for Layout-optimization of existing terminals
  • Conducts time-studies, identification and description of process deviations, identification and implementation of best practices

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in industrial engineering and 0-2 years applicable experience required Experience in automation design and implementation preferred. 
  • Demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, comfort in Visio and/or AutoCAD, comfort in MS Project

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively
  • Analytical Capability– Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data;
  • Design workflows and procedures
  • Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves business problems in a timely manner
  • Project Management – Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Manages project team activities
  • Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions
  • Presentation/Communication Skill – Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively
  • Interpersonal Skills – Easily develops positive relationships across all levels in organization. Can create buy-in and lead effectively in positions without explicit authority.
  • Communication – Ability to successfully communicate via verbal or written method with multiple levels of employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Physical demands are consistent with a warehouse environment where frequently this position will be exposed to cold, hot and changing temperatures; will constantly experience noise at medium level not damaging or loud enough to require protective equipment; will frequently be exposed to dust, dirt and changes in lighting.
  • May be required to push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs. (additional weight may be required with assistance).
  • Frequently walk throughout the warehouse to supervise employees.
  • Flexible to work any shift

As a Top Employer and leading logistics company, at DHL eCommerce, we are committed to helping you build a career you’ll love with benefits and incentives that support your personal and professional well-being:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus Programs
  • Retirement Savings – 401K with company match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, well-being programs
  • FSA/HSA availability
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off including vacation and sick time
  • Company Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Employee Assistance & Work Life Program
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance

Annual Salary of $76,952 to $90,500. This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include but are not limited to your specific skills, your work location, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disability

Salary : $76,952 - $90,500

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