The TJX Companies, Inc. · 1 month ago
Associate Industrial Engineer
Worcester, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$63K/yr - $79K/yr
1+ years expTJX Companies, Inc. is a leading off-price retailer with a vibrant team that prioritizes development and collaboration. The Associate Industrial Engineer will lead engineering activities and process improvement initiatives in the fulfillment and distribution center, focusing on efficiency, labor standards, and cost reduction.
ApparelBeautyE-CommerceFashionFurnitureJewelryLocal BusinessRetail
Responsibilities
Analyze and provide solutions for cost reduction through improvement initiatives and cost/benefit analysis
Design and recommend product flows and department layout changes
Identify operational bottlenecks and develop, analyze and present cost efficient solutions
Serve as technical specialist on unique projects and programs; act as advisor to management and/or customers
Provide guidance to distribution and logistics related to effective and efficient use of assets and processes
Identify capacity impacts to distribution centers associated with varying parameters within the supply chain
Develop preferred methods/Standard Operating Procedures for the warehouse in conjunction with Operational support
Establish and maintain standards using MOST and full cycle frequency studies across all operational processes
Utilize labor data to support capital expenditure and process change ROI
Uses labor and material cost data to compare and recommend process change and communicate accurate process costs to senior management
Conduct ergonomic evaluations, recommending and implementing improvements to work area designs
Demonstrate the ability to take ideas from concept to implementation and can influence decision making with all stake-holders
Possesses superior multi-tasking ability to meet concurrent project timelines
Ability to drive process improvements and work within a team to resolve problems
Highly organized with the passion to lead multiple, concurrent priorities
Excellent interpersonal skills, professional demeanor and approach (and the ability to interact with individuals at various levels of the organization)
Proven Project Management / leadership skills
Qualification
Required
1-3 or more years of related industrial engineering experience, completing multi-variable work measurements and developing labor standards, process improvement, and network optimization projects within a distribution environment
Analyze and provide solutions for cost reduction through improvement initiatives and cost/benefit analysis
Design and recommend product flows and department layout changes
Identify operational bottlenecks and develop, analyze and present cost efficient solutions
Serve as technical specialist on unique projects and programs; act as advisor to management and/or customers
Provide guidance to distribution and logistics related to effective and efficient use of assets and processes
Identify capacity impacts to distribution centers associated with varying parameters within the supply chain
Develop preferred methods/Standard Operating Procedures for the warehouse in conjunction with Operational support
Establish and maintain standards using MOST and full cycle frequency studies across all operational processes
Utilize labor data to support capital expenditure and process change ROI
Uses labor and material cost data to compare and recommend process change and communicate accurate process costs to senior management
Conduct ergonomic evaluations, recommending and implementing improvements to work area designs
Demonstrate the ability to take ideas from concept to implementation and can influence decision making with all stake-holders
Possesses superior multi-tasking ability to meet concurrent project timelines
Ability to drive process improvements and work within a team to resolve problems
Highly organized with the passion to lead multiple, concurrent priorities
Excellent interpersonal skills, professional demeanor and approach (and the ability to interact with individuals at various levels of the organization)
Proven Project Management / leadership skills
MS Office Suite with strong MS Excel skills, MS Access, and Visio
Preferred
Previous experience with Distribution planning models (square footage, labor, staffing, etc.) and awareness of material handling technology applications is preferred
Experience with top tier Labor Reporting Systems, MOST and Standards Pro. Experience with Red Prairie, Manhattan or equivalent LMS
Benefits
Associate discount
401(k) match
Medical/dental/vision
HSA
Health care FSA
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability
Paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave
EAP
Incentive programs
Auto/home insurance discounts
Scholarship program
Adoption/surrogacy assistance
Smoking cessation
Child care/cell phone discounts
Pet/legal insurance
Credit union
Referral bonuses
Company
The TJX Companies, Inc.
TJX is the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the U.S.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1989-08-04IPO
Leadership Team
Ernest Herrman
Chief Executive Officer
Bernard A. Cowens
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer
Recent News
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