What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer position at Gildan?
Who we are
Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.
Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan's long-term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.
To support Gildan’s DC Operations by increasing efficiency through process improvements while reducing cost.
What You'll Do
- Provide engineering support for operations budget and capital expenditure budget.
- Maintain labor standards.
- Work with Manhattan support on system problems.
- Support safety policies and goals.
- Seek short- and long-term cost reduction through process improvements, workplace and equipment enhancements, and layout changes.
- Assist management in achieving quality and productivity goals.
- Support operations in day-to-day problem resolution to facilitate growth of the business.
- Provide finance with process costing, special project labor/equipment costing, and annual budget planning.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
- 3 -5 years minimum in Industrial Engineering
Knowledge and Skills:
- Leadership
- Delegation of duties as needed to ensure objectives are met.
- Communication with customer and multiple departments within organization both written and oral.
- Organizational Skills
- Data entry
- Must be proficient in Industrial Engineering and Distribution functions.
- Must have a general knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems.
- Requires excellent computer (MS Office) and communication skills.
- Requires knowledge of time study, pre-determined time systems, and incentive standards development.
Additional Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work in a team-based environment.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility to changing work priorities.
- Very strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Confidentiality of data
- Hearing is required to hear instructions, receive information from various sources, and understand safety warnings.
- Vision is required to read instructions, interpret data, and formulate metrics.
What’s in it for you?
- Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
- Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
- From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
- Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
- Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages
We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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