Industrial Engineer

About the Opportunity

We are looking for someone who gets energized with process and technology innovation. The Supply Chain Industrial Engineer (IE) will study, develop, and maintain processes, methods and labor standards to optimize labor efficiency within the distribution centers. The primary responsibility of the IE will be to recommend and implement improvements and warehouse layouts using appropriate engineering practices. The IE will be the principal administrator of the labor management program, ensuring the reporting is accurate, supporting warehouse implementations and providing user support as needed. Additionally, the IE will work closely with Supply Chain leaders to support process improvement projects by evaluating current process, costing and helping to identify the most efficient path forward. This role will focus on developing labor standards, monitoring key performance indicators (KPI’s) and ensuring effective labor planning through data analysis, workflow design, and process improvements. The IE will also lead the developing and overseeing pay-for-performance incentives for the seasonal workforce, ensuring that incentives align with operational goals and motivates high performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain equitable labor standards for costing, processing payroll and job evaluation in assigned areas using appropriate and acceptable engineering practices including performing time and motion studies and documenting results
• Research and conduct cost-benefit and data analysis to support continuous improvement projects through the stages of ideation, prioritization, and execution
• Serves as the labor system leader - plans, organizes, communicates and manages the labor system implementation for the distribution network
• Identify and report out on labor KPI metrics to achieve labor goals
• Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency, quality and safety and reducing shipping material waste
• Supports evaluation of mechanical and technology equipment for distribution process improvement
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing improvement teams as assigned
• Assists with the training of Supervisors and employees on the proper use of methods (utilizing the proper tools, proper ergonomic motions etc.) and incentive system principles, to promote corporate goals by teaching efficient processes
• Follows Company policies and practices while representing Driscoll’s in an ethical and business-like manner in all business-related interactions.
• Ensure the security of Driscoll’s confidential and proprietary information and materials
• Other duties as assigned

Candidate Profile

•    Bachelor’s degree required in Industrial Engineering. MBA preferred
•    5+ years’ experience in distribution, especially in an agriculture or cold-chain related industry
•    Strong knowledge of time and motion studies, labor standards development, and performance benchmarking
•    Technical training / proficiency in labor management systems (e.g., Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, Kronos, SAP, Manhattan)
•    Six sigma or other quality management certification  
•    Must possess strong organizational, project management and people leadership skills
•    Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
•    Demonstrated ability to perform optimization analysis and business case development
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills required
•    Must be a self-starter with strong multi-tasking skills
•    Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, showing initiative as an independent worker and team leader
•    Must be able to build constructive and effective relationships
•    Must be flexible and dependable with work schedule, including on-call shifts (nights and weekends), holidays & overtime
•    Travel required (approximately 20-30%), domestic and international
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook required
•    California driver’s license and the ability to be covered under company-sponsored vehicle insurance program are required
•    A valid passport and the ability to travel internationally without restrictions is required 
•    Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the salary range and benefits for the position posted.  The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon experience, skills, education, work location, internal pay equity, and other objective job-related factors.

Salary Range estimated for the Industrial Engineer: $100,000.00 to $125,000.00 USD.

Driscoll’s is committed to a culture of care and offers an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. Other benefits include: 401(k) with employer match, profit-sharing participation, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal and family care leave, and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). More detailed information regarding the benefits package, will be shared during the application process.
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About Driscolls

Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.

Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.

Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.

Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll's es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo.

Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll's han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro.

Driscoll's es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.