What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer position at World Market?
The Industrial Engineer uses data gathering, reporting and analysis techniques to support the ongoing and continuous improvement of our facilities. In addition, this role will evaluate core Labor Management processes, times studies and elemental determinations within the facility and provide data analysis for new implementations to improve the internal and external customer experience.
Who We Are
For over 60 years, we have curated a unique marketplace filled with inspiring finds for the home decorator, entertainer, and gifter. From international foods and hand-picked wine and beverages to artisan furniture and on-trend décor, we offer a high-quality assortment at a great value you won’t find anywhere else.
And, while diversity of product is critical to our success as a retail brand, it is our culture of diversity and belonging that allows us to thrive as a team. Each and every individual's contributions and unique perspective matter and inspire us to be inclusive, collaborative, open-minded, adaptable, honest, and respectful.
What You’ll Do
• Evaluating core processes/ technologies and integrating them in a unique and creative way that helps solve a business problem and improve the customer and associate experience.
• Designs and conducts time studies and devises standard work routines and measurable productivity expectations; collaborate and communicate best practices with business leads and functional process improvement leads.
• Improve key fulfillment metrics across the supply chain network related to speed, efficiency, throughput, and cost.
• Make strategy recommendations that impact operations and process/systems engineering teams regarding key performance indicators and service level goals.
• Perform data analysis to establish site floor metrics and solve complex problems; identify opportunities to optimize storage and processing capacity (picking locations, storage rack and material handling equipment).
• Partner with site Director to identify facility design requirements based on activity levels, product profiles, flow, and transportation methods; assess time estimates to develop, purchase, document, implement, and install existing and new processes.
• Conduct time studies of Labor Management; track and monitor effectiveness of management schedules/ employee schedules through metrics; recommend and implement changes as needed to ensure business objectives are met.
• Develop and maintain work standards and characteristics that promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
• Lead the technical assessment of potential suppliers and assist with the selection, use and application of processes within the extended e-commerce fulfillment network.
• Establish solutions that support the vision for the implementation of cutting edge solutions that enable the World Market e-commerce fulfillment network to meet or exceed corporate goals.
• Collaborate with cross functional partners to identify necessary systems, network, electrical, pneumatic and control design requirements and coordinate the successful execution of necessary activities.
• Support continuous improvement by actively adhering to lean principles, design of experiments (ex: Six Sigma)
• Create, modify and enhance CAD drawings to make recommendations for existing and new facilities related on improvement opportunities identified.
What You’ll Bring
• BS in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical field; other technical degree with relevant IE experience. MA degree a plus (or 3-4 years Industrial Engineering experience)
• 3 years minimum exposure to warehousing and supply chain.
• Ability to identify and evaluate multiple options and alternatives and effectively determine the appropriate action based on available information.
• Strong understanding of IE concepts and ability to apply them across the supply chain.
• 3 years minimum experience with AutoCAD, SQL, VBA, WMS and LMS; Advanced experience using MS suite, including Access, Excel, & PowerPoint
• Experience/Understanding of Lean Six Sigma processes with analytical tools such as flow charts, Pareto charts, cause and effect diagrams, run charts, etc.
• Strong communication skills both verbally and written including the ability to communicate with all levels of management.
Why We Love It
• Work life balance is a priority.
• Up to 30% employee discount and product sample sales!
• A fun and supportive work environment where you feel welcomed and safe.
• A culture of inclusion that empowers you to be your best authentic self.
• Opportunities to make an impact through your passions.
• Wellness Programs
• Accrued Vacation, Sick Time and Personal Holidays.
• Eligible employees offered Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Coverage, 401(k) Savings Plan, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance and more.
