Industrial Engineer II

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

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Location:  Charlotte, NC

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Position Description

The Industrial Engineer role allows you to utilize your expert-level technical skills in a warehouse, omnichannel fulfillment, cross dock, packaging, and transportation environment. It allows you to utilize your proficiency in project management, Lean Six Sigma, facility layout and design, productivity tracking, and warehouse slotting skills to lead significant warehouse projects and strategic corporate initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies, business profile analysis and understanding the business from all angles
• Create and deliver solutions to the leadership team
• Work with the operations’ team in the implementation of continuous improvement solutions, and corrective action plans
• Accountable for Lean Six Sigma A3 development and support
• Ensure cost cutting measures are conducted strategically and effectively for the business, associates and our customers
• Optimize Slotting of warehouses using identified systems, tools and processes
• Develop and Maintain Best Practices, Standards, and Labor Management Tools
• Start-Up support of new customer operations within SCLS’ line of businesses
  
  

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field required
• 1-3 years of experience supporting and implementing logistics processes
• Working knowledge of Lean/Continuous improvement concepts preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Be able to travel within the United States to support regional locations. If local to one of our distribution centers, travel will be around 25%.
• Possess an Expert Level understanding of Distribution and Fulfillment Processes
• Experience in Slotting Methodology and Optimization Systems
• Be familiar with Productivity Measurement Metrics, and LMS (Labor Management Systems)
• Be familiar with various WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)
• Possess deep knowledge of MHE: Equipment/Rolling Stock, and Automation Systems
• Experience in Space Optimization and AutoCAD layouts
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD LT
• Have strong creativity and strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills with all levels within the organization and customers
• Knowledgeable with project management tools and technique
  
  

Benefits

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursement
• Annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) match
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Employee assistance and identity theft protection
• Career development and opportunity for internal promotions
• Tuition reimbursement for further education
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability
  
  

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

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