OnTrac is hiring a Principal Industrial Engineer
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Company:
Founded in 1986, OnTrac has evolved into the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S.
Unpacking the Benefits:

• Competitive individual and group benefits
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off including Holiday pay.
• 401(k) with company match
• Safe and clean work environment

Summary
Provides engineering plans, in-depth analyses, tools, and improvements to Hub, Branch, and Linehaul Operations for OnTrac. Leads department projects and participates in cross-functional projects by identifying process improvements and enhancements.
Essential Functions:

• Analyzes performance data within engineering.
• Analyzes and documents existing processes. Identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends solutions to management.
• Researches and analyzes technical or engineering related information independently. Presents improvement recommendations to management.
• Prepares accurate expenditure proposals and/or cost justification analysis independently. Monitors expenditures to ensure spending is applied and within budget guidelines.
• Formulates and presents document research, progress, and results. Interacts with team members, internal customers, and senior management.
• Applies project management fundamentals and concepts. Creates and publishes progress reports, meeting minutes, field communication memos, and presentations for management review.
• Mentors and develops critical skill sets in operations personnel

Additional Essential Functions in the Field:

• Develops and updates engineering plans based on forecasted package volume, volume availability, package distribution, dock layouts, incompatibles processing plans, contingency plans, historical data and sort lengths.
• Analyzes LH movement with LH department through conducting analysis to review all lanes to determine if dispatch times can be moved up for volume availability.
• Reviews and compares daily service analysis to previous day activities, develops customized reports for analysis (e.g., root cause analysis) for continuous improvements using engineering principles, and communicates solution(s), operational issue(s), and enhancement(s) to field management.
• Prepares cost benefit analysis independently for material handling justifications by conducting detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis to determine the feasibility of purchasing new operations equipment.
• Conducts sort observations and makes recommendations to package handlers and managers on methods to increase productivity and decrease damages.
• Audits load factor by observing load quality.
• Monitors daily reports to ensure proper load methods are followed to reduce partials.
• Trains managers on engineering principles, methods, and procedures (e.g., volume availability, engineering metrics, and push vs. pull thruput).
• Performs various analyses on cost reductions through the utilization of sound engineering principles resulting in productivity and quality enhancements.
• Monitors staffing plan and modifies engineering plans to meet Hub, Branch, Linehaul, and total productivity goals.
• Monitors dock compliance and ensures sort windows are accurate in the system and the Hub, Branch, and LH are following prescribed dispatch schedules.
• Implements, trains, and monitors new program rollouts independently.
• Troubleshoots accounts that are not at shipment integrity goals and performs root cause analysis to identify problem.
• Leads Hub, Branch, and Linehaul projects to “drive” improvement.
• Participates in cross-functional projects.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field required.

Minimum Experience

• Four (4) years’ experience required in Industrial Engineering with a package transportation industry or related area.

Required Skills, Abilities AND/OR Licensure

• Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to explain complex and/or confidential information.
• Presentation skills necessary to facilitate training and/or deliver informational sessions to groups and/or individuals.
• Time management and organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize workload, plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals, and respond to day-to-day functional needs.
• Ability to anticipate and identify problems and use sound judgment and fact-based analysis to develop effective and efficient solutions.
• Ability to inspire a shared vision and empower and motivate a team.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Knowledge of concepts related to Material Handling, Computer Aided Design, and Business Object preferred.

If you are excited to be part of our team and grow with our OnTrac family, we invite you to apply!
Ontrac is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
OnTrac is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age. Join us in our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited to be part of our team and contribute to our talent acquisition efforts, we invite you to apply.
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