Role SummaryAs the Industrial Engineer, you are responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing engineering initiatives that improve productivity, throughput, and safety within VF’s distribution centers. This role partners closely with operations and leadership teams to implement sustainable continuous improvements solutions.
As an ideal candidate, you will be a strong communicator, collaborative, and a problem-solver with a passion for data-driven decision making.
How you will make a difference:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the distribution center’s systems, including automation and warehouse management systems.
- Identify continuous improvement projects, and leverage lead methodologies to implement changes that improve productivity, throughput and safety.
- Use data and analytics to identify bottlenecks and areas of opportunity.
- Propose enhancements to the building’s automated systems to improve service metrics, performance, and reliability.
- Collaborate with management to develop and maintain cost control systems that allow the building to meet its budgeted cost.
- Assist in implementing labor management standards for hourly work functions, including evaluating existing standards and developing new ones.
- Evaluate current use of equipment, or deployment of new automated equipment to improve productivity, throughput, and safety.
- Support buildings within the Americas region, as well as network-wide initiatives to drive operational improvements and cost reduction.
Skills for success:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial Engineering preferred).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Aptitude for systems and systematic work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred:
- Understanding of AI tools and their practical applications.
- Proficiency in CAD software.
- Experience with distribution center systems, including warehouse management system, warehouse execution system, labor management system.
Hiring Range:
$96,000.00 USD - $120,000.00 USD annually
Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, orcommissionpotential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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