Industrial Engineer

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE:

Leads projects for a logistic division to improve service, network utilization, and performance for logistic operations by applying industrial engineering, standardization, and continuous improvement policies, standards, and processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs analysis of dock and logistics operations using industrial engineering and continuous improvement principles to optimize network service, cost performance, and productivity for assigned division. Implements standardization programs and processes for logistics operations.

2. Analyzes logistics data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities in utilization and service performance; develops recommendations to improve utilization, service, and cost savings.

3. Performs network modeling to identify optimal utilization of routes, systems, and equipment. Provides guidance to key stakeholders on optimal methods for utilizing equipment to improve service, performance, and productivity.

4. Provides input for the preparation of new and altered facilities; recommends trailer layouts and trucking routes to optimize logistical operations.

5. Monitors logistical operations and trip performance using national and local reporting metrics to improve service, productivity, and cost performance.

6. Provides training on standardization and continuous improvement tools, processes, and initiatives within logistical operations to align with operational excellence.

7. Communicates orally and in writing to provide technical advice, program guidance, training and policy interpretation to relevant stakeholders (e.g., HQ, field offices).

REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of industrial engineering theory, principles, techniques and practices related to network modeling, work simplification, process analysis, work measurement and quality control, ergonomics and material handling.

Ability to apply industrial engineering principles to projects related to standardized work methods, network modeling, operational performance improvement, work measurement, and employee scheduling and staffing.

Ability to implement process improvement projects of varying complexity.

Ability to analyze data and information to develop and evaluate solutions to solve organizational problems.

Ability to provide oral and written technical guidance, training, and policy interpretation related to industrial engineering, standardization, and continuous improvement processes.

SPECIAL CONDITION: Willingness to travel and work outside regular schedule for special projects.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must possess a Bachelor's or graduate degree from industrial engineering or professional engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET. Preference eligible veterans qualify with a valid license as a Professional Engineer and six (6) years of professional industrial engineering experience. This requirement does not apply if a position was held as a USPS career Operations Industrial Engineer position prior to May 23, 2017.