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Ace Hardware Corporation · 1 day ago

Industrial Engineer

Ace Hardware Corporation is seeking an Industrial Engineer to drive process improvement activities. The role focuses on enhancing key business metrics through engineering methods and Lean principles while coaching employees and developing continuous improvement strategies.

HardwareRetailService Industry
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Austin Stubblefield
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Responsibilities

Lead, support and encourage Ace Values: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork
Develop advanced competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards
Coaches employees in the use and implementation of Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, & Lean principles
Applies company methodologies and tools, engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), layouts and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve distribution and/or transportation operations
Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site objectives
Makes Inventory and/or Supply Chain strategy recommendations
Works on complex problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Establishes and implements performance measures
Work with site leadership to conduct assessments of critical site and business needs
Develop a thorough effective and timely continuous improvement plan to address the top business needs at Ace sites

Qualification

Lean toolsQuality AssuranceData analysisSupply Chain ManagementMicrosoft OfficeTeam buildingContinuous ImprovementSafety awarenessCoachingResource modelingTime studiesProduct slottingAnalytical toolsProgramming toolsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingCollaborationPresentation skills

Required

B.S. Industrial Engineering or related degree required
1 -2 years' experience in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Warehousing or related field
Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both written and verbal to effectively communicate thoughts and sell ideas
Strong organizational and collaborative skills to include team building
Experience with profiling, quality program, incentives, etc. all systems and diagnostics related
Expertise in measurement, data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation to support decision making or change management
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Power Point
Working knowledge of analytical and programming tools such as R (or equivalent), Visual Basic, etc
10% travel required

Benefits

Semi-Monthly Pay
Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)
18 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 9 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents.
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10.4% of total eligible compensation
Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review.
Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering our employees opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation.
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events.
Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
Adoption cost reimbursement
Identity theft protection
Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.

Company

Ace Hardware Corporation

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Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with over 5,800 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 70 countries.

H1B Sponsorship

Ace Hardware Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (2)
2024 (2)
2023 (5)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kevin Kryscio
Vice President Supply Chain & Logistics
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Lisa Schmitt
Corporate Vice President, Merchandising Operations
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