Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lippert is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize and continuously improve distribution network operations across its aftermarket business. The role supports distribution center planning, startups, relocations, automation, facility design, data analysis, and cross-functional initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, safety, and customer service.
Responsibilities
- Analyze the Value Stream Map at each Distribution Center in the network, develop standards and identify opportunities for continuous improvement while keeping safety front and center
- Determine the cost-per-unit at each step in the value stream
- Lead Kaizen events with local leadership teams to promote productivity improvements and eliminate waste within the operation. Standardize network operations
- Develop, measure, and analyze productivity KPI’s. Recommend process, equipment, and human capital improvements
- Support the implementation of Work Force Management
- Handle storage system design, quotes, and implementations at Distribution Centers
- Support Distribution Center startups and relocations
- Evaluate Material Handling Equipment needs and recommend improvements
- Lead efforts to automate Distribution Center Operations
- Adjacent project work as assigned by VP Operations
Skills
- 1. Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering
- 2. Minimum of 10 years of industrial engineering, distribution engineering, supply chain engineering, or logistics design experience
- 3. Experience supporting warehouse or distribution center operations
- 4. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
- 5. Experience leading cross-functional projects from concept through implementation
- Travel will be up to 50% of the role*.*
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