Manager, Industrial Engineering Methods Improvements

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC

Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries.

We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.

Requisition : 19717

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Category: Supply Chain

Work Location: Davidson NC, Atlanta GA, Elkhart IN, Jonestown PA, Fernley NV

Note: Can be located out of Davidson NC, Atlanta GA, Elkhart IN, Jonestown PA, Fernley NV

This position will be responsible for overseeing the success of various engineering projects, process improvements and labor optimization initiatives. The I.E. Manager will lead and motivate a team of engineers to use innovation, data and technology when developing solutions for MSC's business needs.

• Manages the Work Smarter Optimization Program (WSOP) and ensures the CFCs are supported through all aspects of the program.
• Manages and coordinates with the CFC Leadership team the Slotting Optimization of inventory within the locations in each facility.
• Manages data collection effort for Total Process Reliability program to identify areas of opportunity with the conveyor system at each facility.
• Leads and develops a team of experienced Process Improvement Engineers with a direct report at each CFC.
• Supports the MSC Supply Chain Engineering Services program that builds upon the strategy to Optimize the Entire Supply Chain and helps MSC customers reduce their cost to serve.
• Ensures the accuracy of all the engineered standards, standard operating procedures, and Labor Reporting system in CFC network. Makes recommendations on improvements to CFC leadership team.
• Coordinates training program for all CFC associates on the Work Smarter Optimization Program and how baselines are built.
• Conducts cross-functional meetings in support of WSOP initiatives to develop key measures of success and monitor performance against these measures.
• Works cross-functionally to identify and implement Best Methods to ensure most effective and efficient processes.
• Develops and documents “Standard Cost Data” for use in cost analysis to evaluate financial feasibility of potential projects and process improvements.
• Performs all duties inherent in the role of an MSC Manager including hiring, coaching, and development of associates.
• Drives the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.
• Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

• A bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Minimum of five years engineering experience in a distribution environment is required.
• Minimum of two years of experience managing associates required.
• Experience and understanding of “Incentive” and “Accountability” programs.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining an Engineered Standards program.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and SQL is required.
• Excellent data manipulation skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills are also required.
• Demonstrated excellence in project management of multi-facility projects.

• Maynard Operation Sequence Technique (MOST) Certified preferred.
• AutoCAD capability is preferred.

• A valid driver's license may be required.
• Position requires up to 25% of travel.

Compensation: Starting at $82,390 - $129,470 depending on experience.

The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.

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