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Req ID: RC735833

Industrial Engineer - Field Planning & Engineering

Professional
  • Company: Federal Express Corporation EU
  • Category: Professional
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Worker Sub-Type: Regular
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
  • Posting End Date: 2024-12-31T00:00:00+00:00
  • Remote: No
  • Location: Rua Lionesa, Leça do Balio, Porto 4465-671, Portugal

Description

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We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a  Industrial Engineer - Field Planning & Engineering

Who we are:

FedEx Express is the world's largest express transportation company, providing fast and reliable delivery to more than 220 countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global air and ground network to speed delivery of time‐sensitive shipments, by a definite time and date with a money‐back guarantee.

Move into an influential professional role in a dynamic cross‐functional organization where every day is different. From continuous improvement processes and workflow optimization, to operational location layout and design. We also focus on planning and implementing innovative services and solutions for our customers.

Support station / Gateways operation on site, analyzing and developing improvement initiatives. Acts as a technical expert on complex and specialist subjects. Supports management with the analysis, interpretation and application of complex information, contributing to the achievement of divisional and corporate goals. Supports or leads projects by applying area of expertise.



What you will be doing:
 

  • Prepare and monitor short term and long range plans regarding expansion procedures, staffing, equipment, vehicles and products at the operations.

  • Assist in providing technical training to personnel in workshops, seminars and on-the-job training session in such areas as operations, manning, contingency planning, productivity, cost effectiveness and manpower scheduling.

  • Monitor productivity, service and cost performance in all areas of operations and assists personnel in implementing required changes.

  • Maintain communication between operations and corporate departments to provide technical expertise relating to facility requests, including lease termination, new location, five year planning, equipment justification, layout, vehicle planning and cost justification.

  • Assiss in studies designed to implement sound, innovative engineering concepts into operations and thus produce benefits for FedEx and our customers.

  • Produce operational business requirement specifications and contribute to business cases

  • Create and manage project plans; monitor and review project progress and timelines; adjust schedules and plans as needed

  • Present project development and results to upper management



What do you bring with you:
 

  • Degree or professional qualification in Industrial Engineering or quantitative discipline

  • Excellent command of English both written and spoken; Additional European language would be a plus (e.g. German, French, Spanish, Italian)

  • Strong analytical skills

  • High MS Excel skills; Formulas, Dynamic Charts, Macros

  • Programming skills (e.g. VBA for Excel, Python, etc.) are a plus

  • Data analysis skills (e.g. SQL, MS PowerBI, etc.) are a plus

  • Project management certification (e.g. PMI or PRINCE2) is a plus

  • Knowledge on: Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain or logistics is a plus

  • At least two years of experience working as operation engineer into manufacturing or services areas, supporting operations areas, positions like Quality Engineer, Operations Engineer, Process Engineer or continuous improvement engineers should cover this experience

  • Implementation and managing of KPI, such as productivity and efficiency

  • Developing Procedures and operative manuals

  • Mapping and analyzing process

  • Prepare and present reports

  • Performing cost and benefit analysis

  • Training people, operative and administrative

  • Experienced on time and movements analysis, line balancing or routes calculation

  • Leading root cause analysis initiatives.  Use of analysis tools like Pareto, Ishikawa, Trend analysis, etc.


What do we offer:
• Attractive compensation package
• Training to get you started and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge
• Tuition Assistance Program (*applicable for FedEx positions with a permanent contract)
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family in difficult life situations
• Employee reduced-rate shipping
• Great career opportunities
• FedEx is one of the worlds most admired companies and trusted brands year after year

Bring your ideas, individuality, and dreams to our global community. Feel good about where you work. Choose your career path - we’re ready to invest in your development. Join FedEx.

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FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all

Our Company

FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Our Philosophy

The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.

Our Culture

Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.