Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Save A Lot
Job overview
The Industrial Engineer - Distribution at Save A Lot drives labor improvements and operational efficiency across distribution facilities through engineering standards and project execution.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves planning and scheduling projects, maintaining labor standards, implementing performance incentives, optimizing scheduling tools, delivering training, evaluating material handling, leading process improvements, facilitating team meetings, supporting productivity initiatives, and preparing reports.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related fields, 3+ years of relevant experience including labor standards, proficiency with RF scanning, WMS systems, advanced Microsoft Office skills, and preferred experience with Power BI and project management.
Work environment and culture
The company values simplicity, passion for excellence, performance excellence with accountability, and respect with inclusivity, fostering a culture of innovation and high standards.
Company information
Save A Lot is a company focused on distribution and operational efficiency, emphasizing labor improvements and cost reduction in its facilities.
Job location and travel
The job requires up to 75% travel, including weekends and evenings, with most work performed in temperature-controlled environments.
Unique job features
The position offers the opportunity to lead innovative programs and policies to eliminate waste and strengthen distribution center culture.
Company overview
Save A Lot is a prominent discount grocery store chain in the United States, known for offering a wide range of private label and national brand products at affordable prices. Founded in 1977, the company operates a network of independently owned and operated stores, allowing it to maintain low overhead costs and pass savings on to customers. Save A Lot generates revenue by selling groceries, household items, and fresh produce, focusing on a limited assortment strategy to streamline operations and reduce costs. The company has undergone various ownership changes and strategic shifts, including a significant rebranding effort to modernize its image and enhance customer experience.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your expertise in labor standards, project management, and workflow analysis, emphasizing your ability to improve labor efficiency and cost reduction in distribution centers.
Showcase proficiency with RF scanning, warehouse management systems (WMS), and advanced Microsoft Office tools like Excel and Visio, along with any exposure to Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
Apply through multiple platforms including Save A Lot’s corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and increase chances of being noticed.
Connect with current Save A Lot employees in the distribution or industrial engineering divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like asking about recent projects on labor management improvements or expressing interest in their approach to operational effectiveness.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'labor standards,' 'project management,' 'workflow analysis,' 'RF scanning,' and 'WMS' to ensure it passes automated screening filters.
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