Job Opening for Industrial Engineer (entry level) in Leslie’s Poolmart (2005 E INDIAN SCHOOL RD STE 101, Phoenix, AZ 85016)

Leslie’s Overview

Leslie’s Pool Supplies is the “World’s Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies.” With over 900 retail stores in 36 states plus Commercial, Service, E-Commerce, and Distribution divisions, there are many career opportunities here at Leslie’s. With over 58 years of providing best in class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie’s.

Our Mission

We are committed to being the world-class authority in pool and spa care, supported by our dedication to offer the best value across all channels and the highest quality of customer service, delivered through knowledge, integrity, and friendliness.

About the Opportunity

As an Industrial Engineer – Analyze opportunities and develop methodologies to minimize cost, improve labor productivity, and improve equipment and systems utilization and serve as an unbiased analyst to the Supply Chain Distribution and Manufacturing Department. You will also be designing the future of the distribution model factory by participating in exciting projects we are running to expand both our distribution and manufacturing network.

In addition, the Industrial Engineer will also be responsible for the following:

Analyze procedures, equipment, and layout to identify improvements that impact space utilization, process flow, and worker/driver productivity.
Assist in developing and implementing the design and justification of new equipment to improve processes.
Perform time studies as necessary based upon new product introduction or updated procedural changes and use the data collected to update labor standards.
Analyze processes to calculate operating expenses to accurately determine cost-to-serve. Develop tools to evaluate product level profitability.
Assist in developing and reporting performance measures for all levels to use in monitoring distribution and manufacturing level processes.
Monitor and report labor standards using time study and time measurement tools.
Review implementation strategies whenever procedural changes or new items are being introduced in the test stores and confirm store level execution of the strategies.
Assist with the efficient implementation of other assigned projects.
Define strategies to optimize procedures, minimize wastes, and decrease logistics costs
Implement future material handling flows and all supporting physical and electronic processes and documentation
Create process standardizations, operator expectations and related KPI/PIs supporting Material Availability at Point of Use

Qualifications – External

BS/MS In Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
3+ years in Supply Chain / Manufacturing or closely related field.
Experience developing manufacturing processes for new and unique products.
Familiarity with automated manufacturing equipment.
Experience introducing new equipment and new processes into a production environment.
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment