Industrial Engineer
Baltimore, MD, US • Posted 10 days ago • Updated 10 days ago

US Postal Service
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Skills
- Industrial Engineering
- Process Flow
- Root Cause Analysis
- Human Factors And Ergonomics
- Quality Control
- Performance Improvement
Summary
FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE:
Leads projects to improve service and performance of mail processing and maintenance operations by applying industrial engineering, standardization, and continuous improvement policies, standards, and processes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs analysis of mail processing and maintenance operations using industrial engineering and continuous improvement principles to improve service, productivity, and cost performance. Implements standardization programs and processes for mail processing and maintenance operations.
2. Analyzes daily performance and planning data (e.g., End of Run [EOR], Intelligent Plan Generator [IPG]) to evaluate facility performance; identifies opportunities to improve use of employees and equipment. Provides guidance on scheduling employees to meet operating plan goals at the facility level.
3. Analyzes and evaluates business processes and programs, including identification of positive and negative trends; develops strategies; provides recommendations for improvements to meet operational needs and enhance performance.
4. Collaborates with Headquarters Engineering for implementation of national initiatives. Provides support and input for the preparation and justification for new and altered facilities and equipment; recommends changes to workroom floor layout of equipment and operations.
5. Provides technical advice and guidance to managers on engineering practices and principles related to mail processing and maintenance operations.
6. Collaborates with cross-functional teams working on service, cost and productivity improvement efforts related to mail processing and maintenance operations.
7. Provides training to mail processing and maintenance managers and employees on standardization and continuous improvement tools and processes to align with operational excellence.
8. Communicates orally and in writing to provide technical advice, program guidance, training and policy interpretation to relevant stakeholders.
9. Analyzes and reviews changes to facility equipment, designs, processes, and staffing for safety risks; ensures adherence to relevant safety laws and regulations.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge of industrial engineering theory, principles, techniques and practices related to layout planning, work simplification, process analysis, root cause analysis, work measurement, quality control, ergonomics and material handling.
- Ability to develop layouts and process flows for operations, systems and equipment.
- Ability to integrate experimental, prototype, and retrofit equipment.
- SPECIAL CONDITION: Willingness to travel and work outside regular schedule for special projects.
- Ability to apply industrial engineering principles to projects related to standardized work methods, operational performance improvement, work measurement, and employee scheduling and staffing.
- Ability to extract, compile, and analyze data to identify impacts and develop recommendations on service and financial improvements to the organization.
- Ability to provide oral and written technical guidance, training, and policy interpretation related to industrial engineering, standardization, and continuous improvement processes to technical and non-technical audiences.
- EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must possess a Bachelor's or graduate degree from industrial engineering or professional engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET. Preference eligible veterans qualify with a valid license as a Professional Engineer and six (6) years of professional industrial engineering experience. This requirement does not apply if a position was held as a USPS career Operations Industrial Engineer position prior to May 23, 2017.
- Dice Id: uspsjob
- Position Id: 8892989
- Posted 10 days ago
Company Info
By using best-in-class logistics practices, we intend to drive efficiency and service performance improvement to fuel revenue growth and customer retention. Most importantly, our plan establishes a new operating model that dramatically improves on-time delivery performance.
Global
The Postal Service processes and delivers 46 percent of the world's mail and is constantly innovating to make customer experiences better.
Veterans
The Postal Service employs nearly 68,000 military veterans, making it one of the largest employers of veterans in the country. The Organization has also issued more than 140 stamps honoring the nation's military history, including the Service Cross Medals stamps.
All heart
The Postal Service is the heart of the $1.6 trillion United States mailing industry, which employs more than 7.3 million people.
Greener than you think
Our Priority Mail boxes meet Sustainable Forestry Initiative and Forest Stewardship Council certification standards. This means the paper for those boxes came from well-managed forests. In addition, the boxes include at least 30% recycled content and as an additional bonus, they're free!
Social responsibility
The Postal Service supports communities nationwide. These efforts include facilitating the nation's largest one-day food drive, working with customers to prevent dog bites, educating customers on consumer protection and delivering holiday magic through USPS Operation Santa.
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