Industrial Engineer

Planning & Engineering 

Industrial Engineer  

What you will be doing: 

• Performs diverse assigned engineering responsibilities across multiple operational locations. Identifies the need for and undertakes engineering initiatives supporting local operational goals. 

• Provides technical expertise and ongoing support to cross –functional project teams as required. 

• Utilises modelling tools to translate volumes and assumptions into accurate and realistic resource and productivity plans. 

• Determines operational targets and uses established methods and best practices to model operations.  

• Participates in the development of strategic plans by acting as the key party/local subject matter expert for a specific location/area.  

• Communicates new plans to local management ensuring understanding and implementation support. 

• Utilises all available sources to keep abreast of new/changing technologies and methodologies in the marketplace related to own area of responsibility.  

• Conducts independent audits focusing on defined areas and/or participates in audit project teams focusing on specific operational areas or locations. 

• Act as a subject matter expert to senior management in operations planning and engineering.  

• Leads and undertakes specific specialised studies. 

• Degree or professional qualification in Industrial Engineering (preferred) or quantitative discipline; 

• In depth knowledge of the transportation industry 

• Experience using work measurement tools, and labor modelling 

• Excellent command of English both written and spoken; 

• Creative thinker with the ability to optimize operational processes; 

• Develop solutions to operational business challenges; 

• Understand our business environment, develop strategies, and translate into business solutions; 

• Define & develop engineered business plans for a specific location(s); 

• Able to work effectively with diverse cultures & nationalities; 

• Experience presenting and recommending scenarios to management; 

• Translate technical information and model outputs into user-friendly language and format; 

• Experience of utilising relevant software tools (e.g. Excel, Word, MS Project, Power BI, PowerPoint) to translate business needs into computerised simulations; 

• Utilize analytical concept & tools; 

• Planning of processes, implementation of procedures; 

• Develop Financial justifications for labor and equipment; 

• Analytical thinker with a creative and pragmatic approach to problem solving; 

• Result and target oriented, flexible approach towards work and willingness to travel (up to 80%) and able to work on all production shifts (overnight, early morning) 
  
  
  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
  • Employee Assistance Program for you and your family in difficult life situations
  • Employee reduced-rate shipping
  • Great career opportunities
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