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Industrial Engineer

Job Details

Job Ref:
171393
Location:
Providence, RI 02908
Location Flexibility:
Remote
Category:
Engineering / Automation
Job Type:
Full-time
Job Status:
Exempt
Anticipated Closing Date:
Aug. 1, 2025
Pay Basis
Yearly
Pay Range
$70800.00 - $132400.00 Annually ($34.04 - $63.65 Hourly)
Brand
UNFI

PURPOSE: Responsible for the development and implementation of accurate and reasonable performance standards for all direct 
functions in warehouse and delivery operations. Supports DC operations front line leadership to ensure knowledge and understanding 
of proper and consistent standards application processes.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Review of current standards in operating DC’s or accuracy
  • Working with DC teams and Process partners to identify areas for improvement
  • Accurately adjusting standards to reflect process changes and improvements 
  • Educating Supervisors and Managers on standards function and application and how to effectively maintain daily audits 
    and corrections
  • Engaging Direct Associates for feedback on current functions and opportunity areas
  • Educating Supervisors and Managers on proper Methods Audit processes and documentation
  • Identifying system and interface opportunities to insure timely and accurate calculation and feedback
  • Performs other relevant job duties as required


JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education/ Experience/ combination of education training and experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of HS Diploma and experience 
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in MOST and MSD multi-functional standards development, implementation, and 
    maintenance. 
    Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
  • Proven experience and ability to work within multiple warehouse management systems and effectively identify and 
    eliminate system-oriented obstacles to ensuring a result of fair, reasonable, and accurate multi-functional standards.
  • Proven experience and ability to work across multiple operational areas to support effective engagement, and alignment 
    to support learning and understanding of the needs of the operation and goals of the organization.
  • Excellent communication and engagement skills.
  • Support an environment of learning and teaching in the operation.
  • Must have exceptional computer skills within stated area of engineering expertise and must be proficient in use of 
    Microsoft Office applications.
  • Responsive and attentive customer service skills to effectively support operations.
  • Ability to work with Operations leaders and Process Training and Support team to effectively engineer standards based 
    on best processes and practices.
  • Travel to DC’s required 40+ weeks per year minimum of 3 days per week.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS: 

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or 
    feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
  • Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of normal workday
  • Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties
  • Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment. 
  • May be exposed to temperatures ranging from 20 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in DC environment 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. 
All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel 
so classified may vary within each department and/or location. 


All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only 
incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the 
minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and 
requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as 
deemed appropriate.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Company:
United Natural Foods Inc.

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), Click HERE for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Sales Positions Only: For sales positions that are commission-based, the above range is an estimate of total potential commission-based compensation during an associate’s first year, but UNFI offers an introductory period minimum of $680 per week. After the introductory period, as a 100% commission-based role, there is no set salary. UNFI’s commission plans are uncapped and average earnings vary depending on territory and sales achieved, among other factors.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

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