Job Description

Operations Industrial Engineer

Locations: Kentucky, New Jersey, and Illinois.

Job Brief: Are you a recent graduate ready to kickstart your career in logistics and engineering? Join us at DHL, where we believe that fresh ideas and innovative thinking are the keys to success! As an Operations Improvement Engineer, you'll collaborate with our dynamic Operations and Automation teams to enhance processes across our terminals.

Why DHL? At DHL, our people are our greatest asset! We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work and a Top Employer, committed to fostering a positive, collaborative, and supportive environment for everyone. We believe that when our employees thrive, so does our business. With competitive compensation and exceptional perks, we ensure that your personal life shines just as brightly as your career.

As an Operations Improvement Engineer, you will play a vital role in identifying inefficiencies and driving continuous improvement in our operations. Your work will directly impact our success in delivering top-notch logistics solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support 1-3 distribution centers, working closely with Operations Management.
• Conduct traditional Industrial Engineering tasks, including staff planning models, productivity improvements, and best practice identification.
• Perform advanced root cause analysis to enhance cost-effectiveness.
• Analyze operational performance data, focusing on service quality and efficiency.
• Regularly identify and describe process deviations and opportunities for layout optimization.
• Conduct time studies and implement best practices for operational excellence.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering (0-2 years of applicable experience preferred).
• Familiarity with automation design and implementation is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; comfort with Visio, AutoCAD, and MS Project is beneficial.

Required Skills:

• Change-Management: Develop and communicate effective implementation plans.
• Analytical Capability: Synthesize diverse information and design efficient workflows.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve business challenges promptly.
• Project Management: Coordinate projects and manage team activities effectively.
• Judgment: Make sound decisions and explain reasoning clearly.
• Communication Skills: Convey ideas clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
• Interpersonal Skills: Build positive relationships across all organizational levels.

Physical Demands: This role involves working in a warehouse environment, which may include exposure to varying temperatures and noise levels. You may need to lift up to 50 lbs and walk frequently throughout the facility.

What We Offer: At DHL eCommerce, we’re committed to helping you build a career you’ll love. Our benefits include:

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Programs
• 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including vacation and sick time
• Company Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance & Work-Life Program
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

Salary Range: Illinois: $62,475-$83,300, New Jersey: $65,175-$86,900, Kentucky: $59,700-$79,600. This is a reasonable estimate for the starting salary, which may vary based on skills, location, experience, and internal comparisons.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disability

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