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Epitec, Inc

Byhalia, MS

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$51–$54 Per Hour
LOCATION
Byhalia, MS
POSTED
Today
Job Title: USA – Senior Engineering Project Manager   
Location: Byhalia, MS
Job Type: W2 Contract
Expected hours per week: 40 hours per week
Schedule: On-Site, Monday-Friday
Pay Range: $51-54 per hour
Job Description:  
The Project Manager provides technical leadership for the design, validation, and deployment of engineered labor standards, labor management system (LMS) configurations, and performance-based incentive models at Baxter Healthcares Byhalia distribution center. Acting on behalf of a third party logistics provider, this role applies industrial engineering methods, data analysis, and Lean principles to optimize warehouse labor performance, system accuracy, and process reliability while ensuring compliance with safety and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities
1. Engineering & Labor Standards Improvement
• Conduct detailed time studies using statistically valid sampling methodologies.
• Improve engineered labor standards for approximately 18 core warehouse functions.
• Apply elemental breakdowns, performance rating, allowances, and validation testing.
• Perform field pilots and variance analysis to confirm standard accuracy and repeatability.
• Document Preferred Methods and standard work for integration into SOPs and training curricula.
2. Labor Management System (LMS) Engineering
• Configure and maintain NextView LMS engineered standards, task definitions, and assignments.
• Validate XYZ mappings, engineered paths, and logic rules for system accuracy.
• Ensure alignment between engineered standards, WMS transactions, and operational execution.
• Support troubleshooting of LMS calculation, reporting, and payroll interface issues.
3. Performance Analytics & Continuous Improvement
• Analyze productivity, utilization, quality, and labor variance using quantitative methods.
• Develop standard reports supporting ROI analysis, payroll impact, and productivity benchmarking.
• Identify performance gaps, bottlenecks, and systemic losses using data-driven techniques.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights.
4. Incentive Program Implementation
• Design and implement performance-based incentive programs.
• Define qualifiers, payout structures, and performance thresholds.
• Monitor effectiveness and alignment with operational goals.
5. Training & Technical Deployment Support
• Deliver training on labor standards, LMS functionality, and incentive mechanics.
• Provide technical guidance to supervisors on interpreting LMS and productivity data.
6. Compliance & Documentation
• Ensure alignment with safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of engineering and training activities.
7. Process Optimization & Standardization
• Analyze warehouse layouts and travel paths using AutoCAD tools.
• Quantify waste, delays, and inefficiencies through motion and flow analysis.
• Support Lean implementations including 6S, Kaizen events, Root Cause Analysis, and Lean initiatives.
8. Safety, Quality & Compliance
• Promote safe equipment use and adherence to PPE protocols.
• Support initiatives to improve workplace safety and prevent harassment.

Qualifications:
• 7-10+ years in warehouse operations, logistics engineering, industrial engineering, or labor standards.
• Proven experience leading large-scale productivity improvement projects.
• Proficiency with Tier 1 LMS (NextView preferred).
• Experience implementing incentive-based compensation programs in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of LEAN and incentive-based compensation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to analyze performance data and translate insights into actionable improvements.
• Lead lean efficiency and layout change improvement
• PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Background in industrial engineering
• Background in healthcare or regulated environments.

Additional Skills & Competencies:
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and teamwork.
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About the Company

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Epitec, Inc

Epitec is a leading staffing and recruiting services company with a mission to make staffing personal. We go beyond traditional hiring by truly understanding our candidates and matching them with the perfect opportunities. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, and support throughout the entire process. Working with top Fortune 500 companies, we are recognized for our excellence with numerous awards, including Best & Brightest and diversity recognitions. At Epitec, we're redefining the future of employment. 

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
https://epitec.com/