Industrial Labour Engineer

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Job Description
£55 – £60K plus great benefits package
A unique opportunity for an experienced Industrial Labour Engineer Manager to join our Supply Chain and Operations team to implement and maintain labour standards across warehouse and distribution operations throughout our UK depot network. Working closely with stakeholders at site you’ll identify and process improvements with a view to increase efficiencies and capacity and support the business on its journey of transformation and growth.
In this newly created role within the business, you’ll be working either independently or with other engineers through the complete life cycle of projects – from initial audit through to implementation. This role encompasses a wide range of activities. From the collection and analysis of data to develop and implement engineered labour standards, the implementation of work methods for warehouse and delivery activities to process improvement initiatives and system configuration and calibration. You will also support the continuous education of stakeholders, leaders, and colleagues on labour standard matters, using a variety of forums to support colleague engagement and buy in to any changes to ways of working.
To be successful in this role you will have experience developing and implementing engineered labour standards – ideally within a large-scale logistics or distribution environment. Your experience will include industrial labour engineering concepts, work measurement, standardisation and process improvement project work and you will also have experience with time study methodologies, MOST, MTM or Master Standard Data (MSD) including time study software and labour management systems. Experience in Lean Six Sigma or Lean concepts and methodologies would also be beneficial.
You will be a natural problem solver and be driven to make a positive difference and implement change. An effective communicator, you will have the ability to engage and influence colleagues and stakeholders at all levels. You will be confident and comfortable managing change and have an adaptable approach to planning your workload in response to changing business priorities. Whilst this role is home based, there will be extensive travel across our depot network which may involve overnight stays.
In return we offer a great basic salary, generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase more, pension plus huge discounts on award- winning products. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to further enhance your skills through our Learning & Development programmes. In Brakes you can really be anything you want to be!
People join us for the stability and security. But they stay for our fun and friendly culture that supports everyone to be the best they can be. Join us and discover all sorts of opportunities to develop your career with us, as well as a range of great benefits.
Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 6,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision and we’re growing!
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At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.