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Industrial Engineer
Company Description: Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play and shop. Vistar is America’s leading candy, snack and beverage distributor with over 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the United States. Our success is rooted in working closely with our suppliers and customers to stay ahead of the latest snacking trends. Vistar has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what’s right, and giving back to the communities we do business in.
Job Description: Job Description: The Industrial Engineer has a key role in improving the productivity, cost effectiveness, and operational performance of our food service distribution centers. This position owns the maintenance and validation of Engineered Labor Standards and supports the Labor Management System used to measure associate performance and administer warehouse incentive pay. The Industrial Engineer analyzes warehouse processes, develops and delivers training, and partners with operations to implement improvements. The role also supports major initiatives such as warehouse slotting, process improvement, and system implementations. As a valued team member, you will collaborate effectively within the department and the organization as required and perform any duties assigned to best serve the company.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Establish and maintain Engineered Labor Standards to ensure precise tracking of productivity and incentive compensation. • Conduct regular time studies and assessments of engineered labor standards in conjunction with operational processes to validate their accuracy. • Analyze and improve warehouse processes, workflows, and systems to drive enhancements, improve efficiency, and reduce operational costs. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements aligned with labor standards and system capabilities. • Develop, deliver, and continuously improve training for Vistar’s Labor Management System, Engineered Labor Standards, preferred methods, and performance management. • Provide training, analysis, and support for major projects and system initiatives, including warehouse slotting, building relocation support, and operational excellence initiatives. • Perform other related duties as assigned • This role requires approximately 75% travel, must be near large airport
Required Qualifications: Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering degree
1-4 years of experience in Industrial Engineering, distribution, manufacturing, or warehouse operations
Training experience
Required proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Working knowledge of warehouse or transportation operations, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
Process Optimization: Ability to analyze and optimize workflows, reducing waste, and improving efficiency
Cost Management: Developing cost-effective strategies to minimize expenses while maintaining the efficiency and quality
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Engineered Labor Standards or Labor Management Systems
Experience conducting time studies or work-measurement analysis
Foodservice industry experience strongly preferred Experience supporting warehouse slotting
EEO Statement: Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.