Engineer Project Manager

The Role

• A Continuous Improvement: Analyze and develop plans to improve Operational Productivity, Improve SLAs and reduce Operating Expenses. Drive process standardization and  optimization “inside the four walls” of Deckers distribution centers to ensure the success in meeting business objectives.
• B Project Management: Provide project and program management leadership across the capital planning, distribution and logistics functions, to deliver key performance enhancements, new operational functionality, and/or new material handling systems

C Leadership, Solutioning, and Training: Partner with local DC and IT teams in the discovery of inefficiencies, capacity constraints or service impediments in daily operations. Enlist leadership support to enact changes across the network. Lead in solution development, cost benefit analysis, and implementation of distribution improvement programs, including training distribution teams to ensure plans are implemented and new solutions are operationalized. Maintain process flows, staffing plans, facility layouts, material handling system flows

We’d love to hear from people with

• Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering, operations analysis, logistics, supply chain or equivalent from an accredited institution
• MBA and PMP a plus
• 5-10 years in classical I.E. experience, in a Fulfillment/Distribution Center environment
• Significant experience in developing engineered standards(MOST)
• Proven skills in management of projects and cross-functional teams required
• Strong math and analytical skills required
• Strong operations knowledge of DC and related processes preferred. Work measurements, time studies, data collection experience for the development of engineered labor standards.
• Ability to develop specialized analytics, reports and communications within engineering and operational design
• Ability to develop complex and related specialized cost and operational forecasts
• Detailed orientated with strong organizational technical writing skills.
• PC experienced in a professional setting developing and using standard applications (e.g., AutoCad)   
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems and Warehouse Control Systems is required, knowledge of Highjump is a plus
• Knowledge of warehouse design, material handling equipment and storage media technologies, pick methodology, work measurement, labor management, slotting, and warehouse value added services (e.g., kitting and customer labeling)
• Functional Competencies:
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications; Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Capable of developing and delivering engineering reports and presentations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Bilingual in Spanish a plus
• Highly intelligent, self-directing and self-confident leader
• Proven track record of success
• Demonstrated ability to expedite several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to use independent judgment in performing all duties of the position
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to professionally and effectively interact with staff, colleagues and the executive management
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Compensation Range:

$129,000-$139,000

Who You Are

• A Senior Industrial Engineer supporting large-scale fulfillment and distribution operations
• B Continuous Improvement Leader with Six-Sigma Black Belt certification
• C Project Manager responsible for leading the implementation of CapEx projects

What We'll Give You –

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras