Industrial Engineer

About This Role

An Industrial Engineer plays a key role in shaping the future of a multi-building distribution campus by combining engineering expertise with strategic thinking to drive operational excellence. This highly visible position partners with campus leadership and cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and implement productivity improvements using activity-based costing, benchmarking, and time-study analytics. It is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys being a trusted advisor, problem solver, and change agent, helping to improve safety, efficiency, scalability, and overall operational effectiveness while supporting long-term business growth and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain CAD drawings for complex, multi-building distribution campuses, translating business and operational requirements into facility layouts that support transportation, distribution, and future growth
• Analyze workflows, material handling requirements, and space utilization to identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions involving racking, forklifts, totes, and other material handling equipment
• Develop, implement, and maintain engineered labor standards using MOST methodology while training and coaching operational teams on best practices to support adoption and long-term success
• Continuously evaluate and enhance labor models to improve productivity, simplify operations, and respond to evolving business needs, including scheduling changes, seasonal demand fluctuations, process improvements, and environmental considerations
• Serve as the industrial engineering subject matter expert and strategic partner for key stakeholders, supporting business case development, productivity validation, capital planning initiatives, and operational decision-making
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to facilitate engineering requirements and permitting activities, including electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, fire protection, and HVAC considerations
• Partner with Operations and Finance teams to evaluate and optimize incentive programs, validate performance metrics, adjust baselines, and ensure plans effectively drive desired behaviors and business outcomes
• Build strong relationships with industry associations, external experts, and cross-functional partners to stay current on best practices and emerging trends

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field
• Project Management Certification
• Proven experience driving productivity improvements within distribution, logistics, supply chain, or related operational environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert data into actionable business recommendations
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization