Department: LOG Management
Post End Date:
Position Type: Employee
Position Reports To: Manager of Strategic Project Development or Manager of Industrial Engineering & Lean Processes Development
Position Supervises: N/A
Pay Level: 7E
FLSA Status: Exempt
 

Position Summary:

Plan the utilization of facilities, equipment, materials and personnel to improve efficiency of operations.  Establish work measurement programs and analyzes work samples to develop standards for labor utilization.  Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

• Compile time study data, input time study data, and calculate associate percent performance by individual work element and overall performance
• Train operations managagement and hourly personnel on Distribution Center Methods
• Analyze workforce utilization and operation data, such as production costs, production flow charts, and production schedules to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment
• Recommend methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities
• Confer with management and engineering associates to implement plans and recommendations
• Participate in industrial engineering projects
• Complete cost analysis utilizing engineering templates
• Maintain flexibility to work any shift, including weekends
• Maintain flexibility to travel up to 50% to other locations for time studies and continuous improvement projects
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering , logistics or mathematics
• Ability to provide excellent customer service, to both internal and external customers
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information
• Excellent analytical skills
• Highly organized with ability to multi-task
• Familiarity with industrial engineering terms and processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to continue education as necessary

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Bachelors degree in industrial engineering
• 1 year of realated experience or training

Leadership Behaviors: Achieves Results through Teamwork, Coaches and Develops Others, Communicates Effectively and Candidly, Executes with Excellence, Leads Change and Innovation, Leads through Positive Influence, Provides Clear and Strategic Direction, Puts the Customer First. For more information on the Kroger Leadership Behavior model, click here.
 

Education Level: Bachelor's Required
Required Travel: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Regions: South

States: Texas
Keywords: continuous improvement, engineer, CI, logistics