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DSV - Global Transport and Logistics · 2 weeks ago

Industrial Engineering Manager

Lancaster, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

7+ years exp

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics is the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. The Manager of Engineering is responsible for delivering safe, effective, and cost-efficient solutions while driving innovation to streamline operations and fulfill commitments. This role includes mentoring team members and supporting operations to meet budgeted operating profits and cost reduction objectives.

Freight ServiceInsuranceLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportationWarehousing

Responsibilities

Keep informed of best-in-class tools and techniques needed for solution design

Track all projects and provide communication and guidance to engineering leadership

Determine and enlist resources required to support targeted changes in support of CI project including WMS Engineering, Operations, Human Resources, Quality, Etc

Analyze workflow including inbound, put away, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping and VAS processes to ensure accuracy and ability to execute

Ensures all distribution system functionality is configured to optimize performance (e.g., WMS, LMS)

Performs special research or technical studies critical to logistic support functions

Performs cost/benefit tradeoff analysis and develop ROI business cases for recommended projects involving process, system, or technology change

Develops logistics engineering strategies with the engineering leadership team

May participation in “DSV Quality Planning” (DQP) sessions with new clients validating requirements and processes

Document and communicate common processes for all distribution functions within scope of responsibility

Review data and summarize expectations to address gaps in operation

Identify areas for improvement based on analysis of data and observations

Communicate opportunities for improvement

Help determine key metrics and provide recommendations to guide management

Assist with developing/presenting training materials and classes for distribution processes

Bring cross-functional teams together to collaborate on projects

Support the labor management program, including methods and procedures, engineered labor standards

Ensure alignment among all operations’ policies, procedures and ongoing improvement projects

Educate team in LEAN expanding knowledge base to support and develop a sustainable CI culture

Facilitate use of LEAN methodology in collaboration with our global team and recommend solutions

Deploy statistical tools such as Pareto Charts, Histograms and Cause & Effect Diagrams

Leverage Value Stream Map or Flow Diagram of process to identify critical to quality points

Use of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) of the process being evaluated to quantify impact

Maintain SME in proven industry methods and tools such as Six Sigma DMAIC, value-stream mapping, and 5S

Work with leadership to drive continual improvement programs, Kaizen events, and workshops

Set the standard for innovation within strategic and operational problem solving

Apply traditional concepts to a variety of material handling environments

Ensure that all projects include a sustainability component and drive adherence within the organization

Illustrate continual improvement successes in a case study before & after format that quantifies value

Assist with developing and rolling out strategies and projects

Determine feasibility of projects factoring costs, available space, schedule limitations, company goals, technical requirements and economic factors

Develop and implement project activities plans and timelines, coordinate subcontractors, facility management and field service personnel, and resolve problems in area of logistics to ensure meeting of contractual commitments

Drive standard approach for US based operations and could be asked to coordinate with Canadian counterparts

Performs other duties as required

May need to backup Engineering Leadership on occasion

Maintain fiscal responsibility towards department budget

Compliance to the Internal Labor Regulations and to the Human Resources Procedures

Compliance to Security, Safety and Hygiene Measures & Procedures

Qualification

Industrial EngineeringLean methodologiesSix Sigma toolsWarehouse Management SystemsAdvanced statisticsAutoCADProject ManagementMS Office ApplicationsAnalytical skillsCustomer Service attitudeCommunication skillsOrganizational skills