Industrial Engineer

WHY YOULL LOVE WORKING HERE

• Benefit Plan including Health Dental and Life Insurance
• Additional Paid Time Off (floater days volunteer days outdoor day)
• Company Pension Plan
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Culture Committee and Employee Resource Groups
• Generous Employee Friends and Family discounts

ABOUT THE POSITION

Columbia Sportswears dynamic global supply chain consists of 4 distribution centers 430 retail stores 80 apparel factories 20 footwear factories worldwide plus 3PL partners. We pride ourselves on getting products to market quickly safely and in the most cost-effective manner. By leveraging data analytics and industry practices we constantly push to make smarter business decisions and identify innovative ways to make Columbia Sportswears supply chain more efficient and effective to meet our consumers ever-changing needs.

We are looking for an Industrial Engineer at our Distribution Centre located in London Ontario. Reporting to the Manager - DC Engineering (located at our Distribution Centre in Portland Oregon) you will provide professional industrial engineering services and expertise to Columbia Sportswears global distribution network.

This role focuses on developing and optimizing operational throughput primarily delivered through cost comparison/feasibility studies developing and optimizing layouts and processes operations scheduling change management and equipment recommendations to ensure the products most economical packaging/storage/retrieval. You will work to meet the global distribution network and stakeholders needs while maintaining high-quality cost-effectiveness and timely services.

This is an onsite position and not eligible for remote work.

HOW YOULL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Review and analyze material handling equipment and systems recommending productivity changes and improvements and contributing to overall cost efficiency.
• Develop and maintain performance and quality statistics assisting operational teams in problem-solving and decision-making and promoting the development of continuous improvement methods.
• Design and develop new process or system layouts production operations and implementation of material handling systems including cost justifications and budgeting.
• Review and analyze operations to determine the best flow of information and materials within and between departments across the global distribution network supply chain and Columbia Sportswear Company.
• Identify and provide supporting data for business risks and strategic opportunities.
• Develop implement and maintain systems that contribute to effective information management across the global distribution network.
• Collaborate with site and global leadership to identify and develop project planning strategies defining requirements scopes and objectives.
• Assist in the recommendation selection and management of vendors and the procurement of production equipment.
  

YOU ARE

• Able to prioritize organize and provide focus and direction.
• A problem solver who can quickly identify and act on solutions.
• An analytical innovative and strategic thinker who must think outside the box.
• Able to work well with management and peers to build and maintain relationships.
• An effective communicator to all levels of the organization.
• Able to work independently as well as within a team dynamic with Operations.
  

YOU HAVE

• Bachelors or higher degree in applicable field such as Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Previous advanced experience with Industrial Engineering with demonstrated experience in developing and implementing innovative solutions that drive organizational profitability and service levels.
• Accredited Lean Six Sigma Belt preferred and previous experience with statistical analyses and leading Kaizen events.
• An understanding of and/or implementing experience with distribution operations best practices and automation.
• Experience working with SQL and database reporting and query platforms including Microsoft Power BI.
• Previous experience within a distribution/fulfillment center (an asset).
• Strong analytical project and product management skills including a thorough understanding of interpreting business/operational needs and translating them into operational process requirements.
• Accountability for ideas from inception to delivery in an environment that requires robust metrics to confirm success.

Salary Range: $80000 - $100000 annually

*Pay decisions aredeterminedby multiple factors including what the market is paying a candidates capabilities and skills years of experience and internal equity.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function in the company.