What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Center Manager - Industrial Engineering position at Homewerks Worldwide?
We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to join our Distribution Center team. As a key driver of operational success, this role is pivotal in streamlining workflows, enhancing accuracy, and delivering measurable cost savings while supporting our rapidly expanding operations.
The successful candidate will focus on accelerating order fulfillment, improving inventory accuracy, and ensuring exceptional compliance with customer requirements. They will lead initiatives to integrate lean methodologies, foster quality assurance, and drive continuous improvements across all operational areas.
This role requires a proactive mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and the flexibility to meet overtime requirements as needed. Responsibilities include engineering and project management (70%), continuous improvement and lean (15%), and supervision (15%).
Key Responsibilities
★ Collaborate closely with the IT/systems team to identify, evaluate, develop, and implement system enhancements that boost quality, throughput, efficiency, and user experience.
★ Partner cross-functionally to enhance reporting capabilities, with a focus on automating critical reports that provide real-time feedback to operators and highlight key trends.
★ Leverage the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to optimize the order audit program, increasing quality while minimizing audit-related labor.
★ Drive the implementation and adoption of advanced technology solutions, including forklifts, electric walkies, AGVs, lithium batteries, conveyor systems, automated packing, and robotics.
★ Develop customized warehouse storage plans that align with the unique needs of each facility.
★ Manage and continuously refine the warehouse slotting program using data-driven methodologies to optimize space utilization and configure bulk rack and floor bulk storage areas effectively.
★ Track and analyze key performance indicators, such as space utilization and efficiency rates, to enable proactive space management and drive continuous operational improvements.
★ Implement efficient systems for inventory management, reducing waste and ensuring accuracy in stock levels.
★ Design and maintain a preventive maintenance (PM) program for all warehouse equipment.
★ Oversee the installation, maintenance, and safety compliance of warehouse equipment to ensure optimal performance.
★ Lead projects focused on enhancing quality and productivity, utilizing lean methodologies, conducting time and motion studies to identify bottlenecks and recommended solutions.
★ Use Lean Six Sigma principles to identify and eliminate waste, reduce lead times, and improve resource utilization.
★ Train and mentor staff on new processes, technologies, and structured problem-solving techniques to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
★ Create and implement 5S standards across the distribution center(s).
★ Periodically benchmark industry best practices and emerging trends to drive innovation and ensure the organization remains competitive.
The successful candidate will focus on accelerating order fulfillment, improving inventory accuracy, and ensuring exceptional compliance with customer requirements. They will lead initiatives to integrate lean methodologies, foster quality assurance, and drive continuous improvements across all operational areas.
This role requires a proactive mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and the flexibility to meet overtime requirements as needed. Responsibilities include engineering and project management (70%), continuous improvement and lean (15%), and supervision (15%).
Key Responsibilities
★ Collaborate closely with the IT/systems team to identify, evaluate, develop, and implement system enhancements that boost quality, throughput, efficiency, and user experience.
★ Partner cross-functionally to enhance reporting capabilities, with a focus on automating critical reports that provide real-time feedback to operators and highlight key trends.
★ Leverage the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to optimize the order audit program, increasing quality while minimizing audit-related labor.
★ Drive the implementation and adoption of advanced technology solutions, including forklifts, electric walkies, AGVs, lithium batteries, conveyor systems, automated packing, and robotics.
★ Develop customized warehouse storage plans that align with the unique needs of each facility.
★ Manage and continuously refine the warehouse slotting program using data-driven methodologies to optimize space utilization and configure bulk rack and floor bulk storage areas effectively.
★ Track and analyze key performance indicators, such as space utilization and efficiency rates, to enable proactive space management and drive continuous operational improvements.
★ Implement efficient systems for inventory management, reducing waste and ensuring accuracy in stock levels.
★ Design and maintain a preventive maintenance (PM) program for all warehouse equipment.
★ Oversee the installation, maintenance, and safety compliance of warehouse equipment to ensure optimal performance.
★ Lead projects focused on enhancing quality and productivity, utilizing lean methodologies, conducting time and motion studies to identify bottlenecks and recommended solutions.
★ Use Lean Six Sigma principles to identify and eliminate waste, reduce lead times, and improve resource utilization.
★ Train and mentor staff on new processes, technologies, and structured problem-solving techniques to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
★ Create and implement 5S standards across the distribution center(s).
★ Periodically benchmark industry best practices and emerging trends to drive innovation and ensure the organization remains competitive.
