Industrial Engineer II at Americold Logistics, LLC. in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

The Industrial Engineer II provides engineering and project support to Americold facilities. They will drive labor improvement through engineered labor standards, performance-based incentive roll-outs, and ideate and support the execution and sustainment of continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Do :

• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs
• Develop project scopes, specifications and estimates and ensure proper change management on assigned projects
• Develop, validate, and maintain time-studied standards
• Calculate and implement performance incentives
• Keep abreast of the latest technology in warehousing and evaluate material handling equipment requirements as needed

What You'll Need :

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Engineering or equivalent degree such as Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Logistics is required
• 3+ years of work experience in Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• Experience in developing engineered labor standards
• Continuous improvement experience and knowledge of CI methodologies required
• High travel position, ability to travel up to 75%

What Could Set You Apart :

• Experience within the distribution/warehouse/logistics industry preferred
• Proficient in RF Scanning and Warehouse Management Systems preferred
• Experience in semi and fully automated material handling systems a plus
• WMS & LMS proficiency such as Red Prairie, Korber, P2, JDA/Blue Yonder, HighJump, Cloverleaf, etc.
• Experienced at providing Engineering support to multiple sites and exposure to leading multi-site engineering projects

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job

• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions
• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work
• Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks
• May require travel by automobile and airplane
• May require visiting facility operations in temperatures at or below freezing
• May carry loads related to travel and occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• Requires the use of various electronic tools
• Occasionally works evenings or weekends to complete objectives or to attend meetings
• Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes
• Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to constructive feedback from executive management

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer :

Our associates know the answer to the question, What's in it for me? We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.

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ABOUT US

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.