Distribution Center Industrial Engineer

Who We Are

For over 60 years, we have curated a unique marketplace filled with inspiring finds for the home decorator, entertainer, and gifter. From international foods and hand-picked wine and beverages to artisan furniture and on-trend décor, we offer a high-quality assortment at a great value you won’t find anywhere else.

And, while diversity of product is critical to our success as a retail brand, it is our culture of diversity and belonging that allows us to thrive as a team. Each and every individual's contributions and unique perspective matter and inspire us to be inclusive, collaborative, open-minded, adaptable, honest, and respectful.

What You’ll Do

The Industrial Engineer uses data gathering, reporting and analysis techniques to support the ongoing and continuous improvement of our facilities. In addition, this role will evaluate core Labor Management processes, times studies and elemental determinations within the facility and provide data analysis for new implementations to improve the internal and external customer experience.

• Establish solutions that support the vision for the implementation of cutting edge solutions that enable the Cost Plus World Market e-commerce fulfillment network to meet or exceed corporate goals.
• Lead the technical assessment of potential suppliers and assist with the selection, use and application of processes within the extended e-commerce fulfillment network.
• Establish solutions that support the vision for the implementation of cutting edge solutions that enable the Cost Plus World Market e-commerce fulfillment network to meet or exceed corporate goals.
• Evaluating core processes/ technologies and integrating them in a unique and creative way that helps solve a business problem and improve the customer and associate experience.
• Develop and maintain work standards and characteristics that promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
• Partner with site Director to identify facility design requirements based on activity levels, product profiles, flow, and transportation methods; assess time estimates to develop, purchase, document, implement, and install existing and new processes.
• Create, modify and enhance CAD drawings to make recommendations for existing and new facilities related on improvement opportunities identified.
• Designs and conducts time studies and devises standard work routines and measurable productivity expectations; collaborate and communicate best practices with business leads and functional process improvement leads.
• Make strategy recommendations that impact operations and process/systems engineering teams regarding key performance indicators and service level goals.
• Perform data analysis to establish site floor metrics and solve complex problems; identify opportunities to optimize storage and processing capacity (picking locations, storage rack and material handling equipment).
• Conduct time studies of Labor Management; track and monitor effectiveness of management schedules/ employee schedules through metrics; recommend and implement changes as needed to ensure business objectives are met.
• Support continuous improvement by actively adhering to lean principles, design of experiments (ex: Six Sigma).
• Improve key fulfillment metrics across the supply chain network related to speed, efficiency, throughput, and cost.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience/Understanding of Lean Six Sigma processes with analytical tools such as flow charts, Pareto charts, cause and effect diagrams, run charts, etc.
• Strong communication skills both verbally and written including the ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• 3 years minimum exposure to warehousing and supply chain.
• 3 years minimum experience with AutoCAD, SQL, VBA, WMS and LMS; Advanced experience using MS suite, including Access, Excel, & PowerPoint.
• BS in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical field; other technical degree with relevant IE experience. MA degree a plus (or 3-4 years Industrial Engineering experience).
• Ability to identify and evaluate multiple options and alternatives and effectively determine the appropriate action based on available information.
• Strong understanding of IE concepts and ability to apply them across the supply chain.
• Work location: Onsite. You will work out of our Stockton, CA Distribution Center.

Why We Love It

• A fun and supportive work environment where you feel welcome and safe.
• Eligible employees offered Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Coverage, 401(k) Savings Plan, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance and more.
• Wellness Programs.
• Work life balance is a priority.
• Opportunities to make an impact through your passions.
• A culture of inclusion that empowers you to be your best authentic self.
• Up to 30% employee discount and product sample sales!
• Accrued Vacation, Sick Time and Personal Holidays.

Pay Range is $110,000 - 125,000 annually

If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the on-line application, please contact the Human Resource Department:

Phone: 1-833-680-2399

Email: [email protected]

This email address is only to request reasonable accommodation for the application process due to a medical condition. If you do not need a reasonable accommodation for such reason, please use the apply button below to complete an application and upload your resume.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of World Market, LLC. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our associates and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, employment status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.