Industrial Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

The Industrial Engineer implements and maintains labor standards in the system to support accurate labor forecasting, and staffing requirements, identifies processes that can be eliminated or improved to maximize efficiency. The Industrial Engineer also works to forecast and evaluate the impact on labor of new processes and process adjustments in support of the organization's financial goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for ensuring system labor standards are built, evaluated, maintained and updated annually to reflect current store processes.
• Identifies, eliminates or improves processes through standardization.  Builds and maintains department workflows to support them.
• Completes time studies within assigned timelines to understand, document and communicate the labor impact of new initiatives or equipment.
• Assists in labor budgeting and labor reporting.
• Supports special projects as they arise
• Builds knowledge of the Workforce Management platform
• Stays up to date on current trends in Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Retail Operations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
• Other Requirements: Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.
• Minimum Years of Experience: 1 to 3 years in labor standards software.
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge
  • Proficient in utilizing standards software
  • Strong knowledge in the Google and Microsoft suite of products
  • Understanding of basic operations in all departments
  • Proficient usage of Alteryx Data Blending software beneficial

• Skills & Abilities
  • Industrial Engineering processes
  • Time management
  • Communication - both verbal and written
  • Analytical/problem solving
  • Project planning

FORMAL POLICY SETTING

Provides input to the next highest level

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Walking
  • Less than ½ day
• Standing
  • Less than ½ day
• Lifting
  • Up to 25 lbs
• Travel
  • 0-25%
• Work Environment
  • Monday - Friday with occasional weekend and evening work

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements.  They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Additional Requirements – Internal Candidates:

• Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred.
• Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment with Schnucks preferred.
• Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline).
• If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance.

Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.