Industrial Engineer

Company: XPO Logistics
Location: Nashville
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

Logistics done differently.At XPO Logistics, we're constantly looking for ways to improve, enhance and adapt in an ever-changing marketplace. As the Industrial Engineer, you will be responsible for identifying facility design and personnel requirements to help keep our operations running smoothly. You'll also develop work instructions and update standard operating procedures. As a part of the XPO team, you'll have a starring role in helping us continue to provide daily business solutions for our global customers. Pay, benefits and more.We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. What you'll do on a typical day:

• Support the preparation of proposals for new business opportunities by identifying potential locations and facilities
• Analyze the receiving, inventory and fulfillment data within proposals to estimate activity level
• Engineer facility, equipment layouts, staffing requirements, processes and flows
• Identify facility upfits and equipment requirements
• Work with functional support groups to develop and prepare solutions
• Work with technical writers to prepare perspective client proposals; present solutions to perspective clients
• Support operational and process improvement projects for current operations as neededWhat you need to succeed at XPO:At a minimum, you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
  • 1 year of Industrial Engineering experience
  • Experience with analytical tools such as flow charts, Pareto charts, cause and effect diagrams, run charts, etc.
  • Microsoft Office experienceIt'd be great if you also have:
    • Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification
    • Ability to travel up to 25%
    • Experience using CAD to prepare operational layouts
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Ability to present clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for intended audienceBe part of something big. XPO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status. XPO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with XPO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
      
      

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