Industrial Engineer (Hiring Immediately)

Industrial Engineer - Loxley, AL RSC

About this role

The Industrial Engineer will drive process improvement activities to achieve dramatic improvement in the key business metrics of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development . Develop advanced competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards and coaches' employees in the use and implementation of CI, Quality Assurance, & Lean principles. Applies company methodologies and tools, engineering methodologies / tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), layouts and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve distribution and / or transportation operations

What You'll Do

Lead, support and encourage Ace Values : Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork.

Develop advanced competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards.

Coaches employees in the use and implementation of Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, & Lean principles.

Applies company methodologies and tools, engineering methodologies / tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), layouts and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve distribution and / or transportation operations.

Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site objectives .

Makes Inventory and / or Supply Chain strategy recommendations.

Works on complex problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Establishes and implements performance measures.

Work with site leadership to conduct assessments of critical site and business needs.

Develop a thorough effective and timely continuous improvement plan to address the top business needs at Ace sites.

Ace Hardware is committed to promoting and maintaining a safe, healthy and injury-free environment for all team members. This is our number one priority, and we will support programs and initiatives that focus on this commitment. It is critical that all team members take responsibility for their safety as well as the safety of others to ensure that Ace Hardware is a world class safety organization.

What you need to succeed :

Be a safety champion by promoting a safe and productive workplace through your own actions, including the proper use of PPE, safe operation of powered equipment and safe lifting techniques as determined by the role.

Be an active participant in contributing to a successful safety culture in the facility.

10% travel required .

B.S. Industrial Engineering or related degree required .

1 -2 years' experience in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Warehousing or related field.

Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both written and verbal to effectively communicate thoughts and sell ideas.

Strong organizational and collaborative skills to include team building.

Experience with profiling, quality program, incentives, etc. all systems and diagnostics related

Expertise in measurement, data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation to support decision making or change management.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Working knowledge of analytical and programming tools such as R (or equivalent), Visual Basic, etc.

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Compensation Details :

$75000 to $95000

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don't often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits

• that address life's necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including :

Semi-Monthly Pay

Incentive opportunities, based on role / grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)

18 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 9 paid holidays depending on the month of hire

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability - up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents.

Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10.4% of total eligible compensation

Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review.

Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It's a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities - and we support our employees in doing the same by offering our employees opportunities to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation.

Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events.

Birth / Adoption bonding paid time off

Adoption cost reimbursement

Identity theft protection

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When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state / local laws.

Disclaimer

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual's education, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.

This written Position Description is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic / general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.

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