Sr. Industrial Engineer

POSITION: Sr. Industrial Engineer

REPORTS TO: Sr. Process Engineering Manager

LOCATION: Brampton, ON

OVERALL PURPOSE:
DHL Express currently has an opening for a Sr. Industrial Engineer. This position helps to plan utilization of facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel to improve efficiency of operations in our Gateways and Hubs throughout Canada. The Sr. Industrial Engineer is responsible for establishing work measurement, programs and analyzing work samples to develop standards for labor utilization. This position may also contribute to the development of budgets and forecasts and as well support PUD Engineers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Tasks & Accountabilities 

• Forecasts facility, staffing and material handling equipment needs in order to improve cost, utilization, service, and efficiencies. 
• Establishes work measurement programs and analyzes work samples to develop standards for labor utilization. Will contribute to the development of budgets and forecasts as required. 
• Conducts studies to determine the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow by analyzing production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules. 
• Recommends methods for maximizing the utilization of production facilities and personnel by restructuring job duties, reorganizing work flow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchasing equipment in adherence with governmental, health, safety, and other regulations. 
• Prepares cost estimates for proposed projects and evaluates cost factors; recommends changes in each
• Service Center/Gateway/Hub pertaining to cost control, as well as time and motion, work standards, work methods, personnel utilization, service, and quality. 
• Coordinates routing system changes with airline, hub and ground network in order to optimize service cost. 
• Possesses the ability to innovate in a high growth industry
• Monitors and evaluates service and cost management
• Assumes project management responsibilities as necessary.  
• Works closely with the Gateway Compliance and Zero Defect teams to ensure the operations are driving quality through efficiency while adhering to compliance standards.
• This role is designed to provide direct support to Hubs and GTWs.