Technical Interview Assignment

1.  Select one of the jobs.

2.  Write 2 interview questions based on this course.

3.  Write your response to your questions.

4.  Answer this question:  Describe an excel project that you have done at work or school.

Job Posting 1

Walmart serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at more than 10,130 retail units under 69 different banners in 27 countries. With fiscal year 2012 sales of $443 billion, Walmart employs 2.2 million associates worldwide.

Position Description

The Replenishment Leadership Program is a 6 month formal training program that lays the foundation for a career in retail inventory management. Upon joining Walmart, associates are assigned a sponsor and complete the training program under the guidance of a member of the Replenishment Team.

Learning opportunities are provided through classes such as inventory management and forecasting. Associates are also given assignments that offer hands on experience in retail store and distribution operations.

Trainees will have the opportunity to apply their learning by participating in replenishment operations with their sponsor. This will involve working with category buyers and suppliers to forecast impacts to consumer demand and collaborating with distribution and transportation partners to execute inventory movement across global supply chains.

Upon the successful completion of this program, Trainees will be placed into a Replenishment Analyst position. The Replenishment Analyst position supports replenishment for categories such as Grocery, Home, Apparel, Entertainment, General Merchandise, and Health and Wellness for Walmart Stores US.

The Replenishment Leadership Program is located in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor Degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher Or 2 years of supply chain experience

Additional Preferred Qualification

Degree emphasis in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Statistics

Experience in forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience in inventory control, data modeling/mining

Completed retail or corporate internship

Demonstrated leadership in community or student organizations

Retail store experience

Strong communication and presentation skills

Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.

Job Posting 2 - Manufacturing

Jan. 2013 Operations Management Trainee - Industrial Engineering - Dalton, GA (57085)

Description 

Operations Management Trainees (OMT) with Shaw are college graduates that will utilize their engineering skills to complete high-priority project work to strengthen our competitive edge in the market.  These projects will include working with a variety of business groups, being immersed in process optimization, and striving to achieve value-maximizing goals.  During their time as an OMT, associates will build their knowledge base regarding manufacturing techniques, process knowledge, product development, customer service, human resource management, inventory control, product transportation, and shipping/receiving procedures.  In addition, trainees will complete personal and professional development training courses such as Time Management and Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.  After having sufficient opportunity to grow with the company and network with other Shaw management personnel, Trainees will interview for open entry-level positions in the company and will move into those roles when their projects have concluded.  Initial training takes place in Dalton, GA but various permanent positions exist throughout the southeast.

Trainees with an Industrial Engineering or Operations Management background will be provided with experience in areas of Process Improvement, Process Engineering, and Accounting.  The trainee will use process improvement tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM).  The trainee will be exposed to budget preparation, capital expense project preparation, work measurement, and production standards calculations.  The trainee will assist in driving improvement in Safety, Quality, Production, and Costs.

About Shaw

A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Shaw Industries Inc. is the world's largest carpet manufacturer and leading floor covering provider, generating more than $4 billion in annual sales and consisting of approximately 25,000 associates worldwide.  Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, the company manufactures and distributes carpet, rugs, hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl, and ceramic tile for residential and commercial applications both domestically and abroad.

Shaw Industries operates 31 modern distribution centers in American metropolitan areas delivering 27,000 selling styles and colors.  We have been consistently rated one of the Top 125 training companies in the nation, maintain industry-leading sustainability initiatives, and are guided by our core values of honesty, integrity, and hard work.

As the world's leading carpet and hard surface manufacturer, we have launched and nurtured the careers of thousands of professionals.  We offer excellent compensation and benefits, and everything you need to be successful in your field.

Qualifications

Requirements:

A Bachelor's Degree is required.

Degree/Major:  Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or very similar degree.

Minimum 2.5 grade point average.

Citizenship:  US Citizen, Permanent Resident, Asylum, or Refugee.

Co-op or intern experience preferred.

Job Posting 3- Industrial Engineering Technician

Location: East Point, GA (Atlanta, GA)

 Department:  Distribution Services

Location: Distribution Center - Atlanta, Georgia

Reports to:  Industrial Engineer I

Duties:

Configuration and maintenance of engineered labor standards in labor management system

Develop and document proper methods and procedures to be used in each operation

Develop and propose layout and process changes as needed within the operations.

Conduct time studies and validation on various processes and layouts.

Assist with data analysis to identify potential process improvement areas.

Provide engineering support for our distribution centers for productivity initiatives and special projects.

Successful Candidate Requirements:

A competitive spirit with a passion for results

Demonstrated leadership skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Organization and planning abilities

A dynamic communication style with an interpersonal savvy to clearly and effectively communicate across a wide range of diverse people

Ability to work in a fast paced and deadline oriented environment

Strong proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD (preferred)

Education:

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Business Logistics, Supply Chain Management (Preferred)

Experience:

Entry Level Position – Hourly – Exempt

Internship, Co-Op, Distribution or warehouse work experience (preferred)

Proficient in MS Office Applications

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. is an authentic full-line sporting goods retailer offering a broad assortment of brand name sporting goods equipment, apparel, and footwear in a specialty store environment. As of January 1, 2011, the Company operated 445 Dick's Sporting Goods stores in 42 states. The Company also owns Golf Galaxy, a multi-channel golf specialty retailer, with 81 stores in 30 states, ecommerce websites and catalog operations.

Job Posting 4- Lean

Gulfstream Aerospace

Industrial Engineer I in Savannah, GA

Unique Skills:

*5S experience *Ergonomic experience *Experience working with financial budgets *Project Management preferred

Experience/Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Basic knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles. Entry level position.

- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and facility layouts.

- Ability to operate personal computers, CAD systems, and appropriate software.

Position Purpose:

Under moderate supervision, provides Industrial Engineering support through the application of classical and Lean Industrial Engineering principles.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

1) Perform all activities necessary to support assigned area, providing timely response to all requests. Assure assigned projects are accomplished within projected time and approved costs.

2) Prepare and submit necessary paperwork for equipment, machinery, and facilities acquisition including justifications and economic analysis.

3) Initiate and implement cost reduction programs.

4) Implement plant layout, process flow, and material handling techniques.

5) Maintain and submit daily/weekly/monthly activity reports and project status.

6) Investigate, evaluate, and implement facilities expansions, department rearrangements, new technologies and manufacturing techniques, employee suggestions, and make-or-buy proposals.

7) Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing methods as a team member.

8) Support all Safety, Sustainability and Ergonomic initiatives as required.

Additional Functions:

1) Develop and maintain work place methods and manpower requirements.

2) Assist in the training and development of entry-level industrial engineering personnel.

3) As required, aid in development and maintenance of Business Continuity Plan.

4) Perform other duties as assigned.