As a Process Engineer for Skechers, you will play an integral role in improving processes that drive operational excellence for Skechers Distribution, both domestically and globally. In this role you will review current production schedules and processes to find potential improvements and identify procedures or tools to improve productivity, while enforcing quality control to reduce waste. You will be responsible for documenting and implementing new process strategies, managing process resources, optimizing current processes, and maintaining process documents. You will also be responsible for designing and developing production layouts for the company’s warehouse to increase productivity and quality standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Analyze current processing practices and areas to foster continuous improvement and optimize production process efficiency.
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Build business cases for continuous improvement initiatives by collecting, analyzing, and presenting data that supports the proposed change.
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Develop and maintain cost control systems. Propose and institute cost reduction for ongoing and evolving projects.
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Maintain engineered labor standards by collecting time studies, completing data analysis, proposing changes, and overseeing the roll out.
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Take ideas from concept to implementation while effectively communicating with all key stakeholders.
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Adhere to best practices for solving technical problems, such as step-by-step problem-solving methods, root cause analysis, and other techniques as appropriate.
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Provide support on all new projects or developing areas.
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Understand each DC’s process flows, both manual and automated, at a detailed level to facilitate troubleshooting, articulate issues, and provide training.
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Support in evaluating tasks and responsibilities to effectively train staff on new practices.
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Assist with documentation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures, including participating in DC start-ups.
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Create, complete and update AutoCAD production layouts in respect to high automation.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
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Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with simultaneous deadlines
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Strong analytical, mathematical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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Organizational, planning and documentation skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex information to non-technical personnel.
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Knowledge of Distribution systems - WMS, LMS and Warehouse Execution Systems (such as Blue Yonder, TZA, Manhattan, etc.)
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Basic AutoCAD
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Experience with Predetermined Motion Time Systems (MOST or MTM)
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Aptitude for multi-tasking with the ability to meet concurrent project timelines.
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Proficient in MS Office Suite with intermediate MS Excel skills, MS Access, and Visio.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
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Two or more years, combined, of relevant engineering experience specific to distribution planning models (square footage, labor, staffing, etc.) and awareness of material handling technology applications is highly preferred.
Pay Range $105,000 - $130,000
About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing [email protected].
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.