Industrial Engineer

Who We Are

Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and Peds®. We’ve spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.

Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60 markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with more than 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better®. Di scover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com .

The opportunity

Drive efficiencies within the existing Labor Management system utilizing equipment and resources while sharing those lessons learned across all the sites. Perform time studies, labor tracking, process flows, and process improvement suggestions for distribution operations. Perform engineering and analytical duties to identify and implement cost reduction / improvement opportunities for the Operations Support Team. Provide technical support for cost analysis as needed for budget development. Provide system support for the Warehouse and Labor Management Systems to maximize departmental proficiencies.

The role

• Identify, document, and implement best practices across all distribution facilities
• Create time study templates using UMT software for Labor Management system
• Execute Time-studies for Engineered Standards
• Perform equipment travel speed and distance studies using XYZ coordinates
• Create engineered standards utilized by Labor Management system and Budget model
• Evaluate / Design / Implement slotting plans based on facility requirements and business needs
• Design location configuration, pick sequencing, and put-away logic to maximize production efficiencies
• Constantly strive to improve overall distribution productivity
• Evaluate / Author Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Process Mapping, and Process Flow Charts for Distribution Operations
• Create / Design / Maintain Excel reports (VBA / Coding experience)
• Touch Reduction in Operational Flow of DCs
• Show employees how to work smarter and be more productive in processes
• Use Labor Management system to track unmeasured time and help pinpoint potential areas of improvement
• Promote cost saving and time improvement ideas in all distribution facilities
• Facilitate Budget Model Creation / Maintenance
• Maintain DC engineered standards, labor rates, and shipping / receiving / picking dozens
• Maintain facility measurements (X,Y,Z coordinates) in Labor Management system
• Use Labor Management system to better utilize system-based production reporting (eliminate manual paper tracking)
• Evaluate conveyor throughput as needed to determine requirements for projects (Print and Apply, sortation, customer requirements)
• Offsite and Future Expansion Warehouse Design based on operational needs (ex. Turning radius of equipment to determine aisle width)
• Determine required FTEs for each department and position based on Engineered Standards / Throughput
• Train others in the Labor Management System basics
• Perform Process Flow evaluations to focus on waste reduction opportunities
• Participate in Process Improvement Projects for Distribution Operations
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• Occasional travel is required for this position
  
  

The requirement

• University Degree and 1-3 years relevant experience with related discipline (Industrial Engineering degree). New graduates with internship experience will be considered.
• Strong understanding and advanced use of Excel (including VBA
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Engineering Degree Required
• Experience with Method Time Measurement and engineered standards required
• Experience with Labor Management and warehouse systems preferred
• Experience with a full-functional computerized Order Management System such as JDE or SAP preferred
• Understanding of process flow and inefficiencies required
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to focus for extended lengths of time
• Strong organization and prioritization skills needed
• Ability to assimilate information rapidly and effectively
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Must be able to work independently and self-manage coordination of duties
• Willingness to occasionally travel
• Must possess (or be able to acquire) current US Passport
• Hearing is required to hear instructions, receive information from various sources, and understand safety warnings
• Vision is required to read instructions, interpret data, and formulate metrics
  
  

What's In It For You

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
• From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages
  
  

We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Come as you are

We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

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