Industrial Engineering Manager

SUMMARY

The Manager of Engineering is responsible for delivering safe, effective, and cost-efficient solutions built on best practices, tailored to customers objectives, while driving innovation to streamline operations, solve challenges, and consistently fulfill our commitments. To the above, includes implementation of current business projects required to expand business or correct current issues with poorly performing operations.

The Manager is responsible for tracking and maintaining their individual engineering metrics that will meet or exceed performance goals. In addition, this position is also responsible to aid in developing, coaching and mentoring the other engineering team members to build engineering competency and grow talent. This person will also have responsibility to support operations in order to meet budgeted operating profits and cost reduction objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Research/Analysis:

• Keep informed of best-in-class tools and techniques needed for solution design
• Track all projects and provide communication and guidance to engineering leadership
• Determine and enlist resources required to support targeted changes in support of CI project including WMS Engineering, Operations, Human Resources, Quality, Etc.
• Analyze workflow including inbound, put away, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping and VAS processes to ensure accuracy and ability to execute
• Ensures all distribution system functionality is configured to optimize performance (e.g., WMS, LMS)
• Performs special research or technical studies critical to logistic support functions
• Performs cost/benefit tradeoff analysis and develop ROI business cases for recommended projects involving process, system, or technology change
• Develops logistics engineering strategies with the engineering leadership team
• May participation in “DSV Quality Planning” (DQP) sessions with new clients validating requirements and processes

Documentation/Reporting:

• Document and communicate common processes for all distribution functions within scope of responsibility
• Review data and summarize expectations to address gaps in operation
• Identify areas for improvement based on analysis of data and observations

Communication:

• Communicate opportunities for improvement
• Help determine key metrics and provide recommendations to guide management
• Assist with developing/presenting training materials and classes for distribution processes

Relationships:

• Bring cross-functional teams together to collaborate on projects
• Support the labor management program, including methods and procedures, engineered labor standards,
• Ensure alignment among all operations’ policies, procedures and ongoing improvement projects

LEAN Operations:

• Educate team in LEAN expanding knowledge base to support and develop a sustainable CI culture
• Facilitate use of LEAN methodology in collaboration with our global team and recommend solutions
• Deploy statistical tools such as Pareto Charts, Histograms and Cause & Effect Diagrams
• Leverage Value Stream Map or Flow Diagram of process to identify critical to quality points
• Use of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) of the process being evaluated to quantify impact
• Maintain SME in proven industry methods and tools such as Six Sigma DMAIC, value-stream mapping, and 5S
• Work with leadership to drive continual improvement programs, Kaizen events, and workshops
• Set the standard for innovation within strategic and operational problem solving
• Apply traditional concepts to a variety of material handling environments
• Ensure that all projects include a sustainability component and drive adherence within the organization
• Illustrate continual improvement successes in a case study before & after format that quantifies value

Project Management:

• Assist with developing and rolling out strategies and projects
• Determine feasibility of projects factoring costs, available space, schedule limitations, company goals, technical requirements and economic factors
• Develop and implement project activities plans and timelines, coordinate subcontractors, facility management and field service personnel, and resolve problems in area of logistics to ensure meeting of contractual commitments

OTHER DUTIES

• Drive standard approach for US based operations and could be asked to coordinate with Canadian counterparts
• Performs other duties as required
• May need to backup Engineering Leadership on occasion
• Maintain fiscal responsibility towards department budget
• Compliance to the Internal Labor Regulations and to the Human Resources Procedures.
• Compliance to Security, Safety and Hygiene Measures & Procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor Degreein Industrial Engineeringrequired or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in a supply chain (warehouse/4walls) environment.
• Prior leadership positions directing Logistics Engineers in 3PL/supply chain environment

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

·Advanced knowledge of statistics

• Proficiency in MS Office Applications with advanced knowledge of Excel, Access and Power BI
• Insight into a Warehouse Management Systems allowing for understanding of system capabilities
• AutoCAD
• Lean methodologies
• Six Sigma tools
• Knowledge of various storage methodologies as well as material handling equipment
• Storage and process design

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / DESIRED SKILLS

• 7 years’ experience in a supply chain (warehouse/4walls) environment.
• Green Belt Six Sigma / Lean Certified
• Experience dealing with end users, vendors, and clients
• Experience in 3PL environment

·E-commerce experience including starting up small to large volume solutions ·Experience in multiple warehouse automation applications (Pick to Light, Automated Sortation, Voice Pick, conveyor design, etc.) ·Experience in LMS implementation and/or steady state execution ·Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously General Qualities ·Communication – written/verbal ·Responsible ·Proactive ·Customer Service driven attitude ·Work team oriented ·Logistics knowledge ·Analytical skills

For this position, the expected base pay range is $140,000 - $160,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, skills, education or certifications, and geographic location, consistent with applicable laws and company policy.

DSV offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health and well-being of employees and their families. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings accounts (HSAs) (for eligible plans), and short- and long-term disability coverage.

Employees also have access to wellness resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, and other support benefits. Financial benefits include participation in the DSV 401(k) plan, which provides company matching contributions of up to 5%.

To support work-life balance, DSV offers various paid time off programs and paid company holidays. Specific PTO and leave programs may vary by location and division in accordance with state or local laws

Working Conditions

·Based on the nature of DSV Business, position may perform the assigned activities inside any DSV sites and change shifts as needed. ·Willing to travel to support project delivery and mentoring activities. Historically 25-40% of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.