Engineering Specialist II
Description
Advises, plans, develops, and designs District engineering/operational plans to optimize efficiencies in business objectives. Leverages operational knowledge of various facilities, their specific engineering processes, and working knowledge of operational systems. Collaborates with Managers to monitor adherence to plans, determine root cause of deficiencies, develop and assist management in implementation of action and support compliance and training efforts that they identify in the District. Acts as a change agent throughout the District in order to influence and steer management decisions to ensure alignment and optimization of engineering and operational plans. Identifies facility inefficiencies through root cause analysis by conducting facility visit observations and leveraging operational knowledge for solutions to deliver on-site assistance for improvements. Advises and facilitates team knowledge and optimal application of dock operational systems (such as Vision, Sortation Systems – ISS & ISSC) and identifies and solves for corrective actions. Creates Network Alignment Plans. Determines Capacity Planning to ensure full use of facilities. Prepares Volume Projections for short term/future/long range. Oversees District Changes (spin offs, expansions, relocations). Forecasts labor and project manning needs for current/future. Evaluates Hub/Linehaul cut times to determine if they are meeting requirements. Develops Labor Standards to minimize labor hours as needed. Produces monthly operational plans to determine required resources needed with special focus on Peak planning. Responsible for goal/budget setting (productivity, service and cost) to turn cost inefficiencies into cost savings. Provides material handling project recommendations, including financial analysis, to justify facility expansions. Constructs contingency plans for potential abnormal events. Acts as a subject matter expert on all operational/system/technology processes and upgrades. Identifies possible gaps in adherence to SQI metrics as it pertains to scanning, pickup, delivery, loss, and damage. Trains management on operational processes and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Master’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math. The employer will alternatively accept a Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and 2 years of Industrial Engineering or relevant Engineering experience at FedEx or minimum of two years within the transportation industry in a relevant operations management capacity, or in industrial engineering across any field in lieu of Master’s degree.
Requirements
The position requires experience with (can be gained through education or experience): SQL query development; Data modeling; Power BI; Complex Data Analytics Insights; Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications; Working knowledge of Business Objects; Verbal and written communication skills necessary to explain complex and/or confidential information. Presentation skills necessary to facilitate training and/or deliver informational sessions to groups and/or individuals. Time management and organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize workload, plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals, and respond to day-to-day functional needs. Ability to anticipate and identify problems and use sound judgment and fact-based analysis to develop effective and efficient solutions. Ability to inspire a shared vision and empower and motivate a team. Ability to perform cost justification analysis.
Pay:
$7,447.91 - $8,523.47/mo
The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement and tuition reimbursement.
EEO Statement
Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.
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- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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