Dohrn Transfer is your complete Midwestern transportation partner. We offer less-than-truckload, truckload and value-added services throughout our 10-state service area. Our family operated company provides the attention and flexibility that only a regional carrier can, backed by excellence in service and powerful logistical tools. We are seeking a Full Time Industrial Engineer at our corporate office in Rock Island, IL.
Responsibilites include:
- Lead engineering operations across multiple locations, facilities, or business units.
- Establish engineering standards, policies, and best practices to ensure consistency, safety, and efficiency.
- Provide strategic direction for infrastructure, equipment, systems, and asset life cycle management.
- Partner with operations to minimize downtime and operational disruptions.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable engineering, environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Champion a culture of safety and operational risk awareness across engineering teams.
- Drive continous improvement intitiatives.
- Work to properly size, staff and equip terminals according to business levels
- Seek the optimal layout and design for each terminal to ensure optimal dock flows
- Maximize terminal assets and space to allow maximum capacity utilization at each terminal
- Integrate diversity in the workplace, and into terminal operations, and perpetuate that vision
- Support and drive Linehaul initiatives and changes
- Support Audit processes and procedures
- Support the sales team’s initiatives, and lead customer project start-ups
- Mentor new Terminal Managers
- Create and maintain succession plans for all operations
- Implement a process oriented approach to operations and standardize processes for all terminals
- Improve processes throughout the operation by eliminating waste
- Look for new revenue streams for Dohrn and its customers by introducing new services
- Operate each of your respective areas under 88% O.R.
- Create yearly operations budgets as guidelines for managing costs at a regional and terminal level
- Support Company Security and Safety initiatives• React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering Required
- Lean or Six Sigma experience preferred
- Valid Driver License
- Fluent command of the English language is required to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
- High school degree required; bachelor degree preferred
- Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Previous experience in the LTL industry and/or practical experience as a Terminal Manager is preferred
- Must completely understand all levels and issues of operating a terminal
- Must be competent and proficient in Freight handling techniques and Microsoft Office Software products
- Proven problem solving and analytical ability is essential
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
- May be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures and dusty conditions in the dock environment
- The office environment is generally favorable; Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are minimal hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
- Visual Acuity including regular use of items including a computer screen or monitor
- Manual dexterity is regularly required including fingering, grasping, and typing; manual dexterity includes repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers
- Talking and hearing required to communicate with and listen to others to share or receive information; May be occasionally exposed to noise including telephone, office machinery, and conversations of others
- Travel is required- may have to leave on Sunday to review our further out terminals
- Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
