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Engineer I - Operations Strategy

ABF Freight
Fort Smith, USA
Full-time
Entry
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
Microsoft OfficeSQL

Full Job Posting

Responsibilities

  • Analyze relationships between company assets and current and projected business levels. Company assets include equipment, workforce, technology, and facilities.
  • Model and provide internal guidance on network capacity and demand trends.
  • Create automated engineering tools to provide greater autonomy to corporate and field level management.
  • Research and evaluate new technologies, methods, and equipment to enhance operational efficiencies and reduce costs.
  • Analyze costing inputs and methodologies to provide operational guidance for ABF Freight's shipment level costing model.
  • Evaluate measurement systems for the continual improvement of ABF Freight's processes and procedures.
  • Communicate findings to appropriate personnel to aid in the everyday and future decision-making process.
  • Perform ad-hoc projects on analytics as required by VP's or other department heads.
  • Utilize knowledge and understanding of the quality process, Lean Six Sigma, and be able to apply tools or technology in business cases.
  • Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.
  • Work in a team setting to accomplish departmental goals.
  • Ability to travel as needed.
  • Other duties and projects, as assigned.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial engineering.
  • Other Engineering degrees and degrees with a strong analytical background may be considered.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. General familiarity with data gathering and/or visualization applications utilizing SQL.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, preferred
  • Understanding of engineering principles and statistical concepts.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to execute, present, and effectively communicate complex analysis projects.
  • Familiarity with freight loading and delivery concepts, LTL networks, and policies and procedures.
  • Ability to use spreadsheets, computer models, and computer-generated reports. Ability to learn new systems quickly.
  • Data Gathering and Reporting
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Effective Communications
  • Managing Multiple Priorities
  • Problem Solving
  • Relationship Management
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Process Improvement
  • Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.
  • Minimal (0%-25%)
  • This is a salary position paid biweekly.
  • Variable compensation is included.
  • About Us ArcBest is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that's helped businesses build better supply chains for over a century. With 14,000+ employees across 230 campuses and service centers, we connect owned assets, a broad brokerage network and innovative technology to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions for customers around the world.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial engineering.
  • Other Engineering degrees and degrees with a strong analytical background may be considered.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. General familiarity with data gathering and/or visualization applications utilizing SQL.
  • Understanding of engineering principles and statistical concepts.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to execute, present, and effectively communicate complex analysis projects.
  • Familiarity with freight loading and delivery concepts, LTL networks, and policies and procedures.
  • Ability to use spreadsheets, computer models, and computer-generated reports. Ability to learn new systems quickly.
  • Minimal (0%-25%)

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