Industrial Engineer

Evaluates and Optimizes Processes

• Evaluates and optimizes configuration of new and existing processes, physical layouts, material handling equipment, and systemic setup for both standard and customer-specific operations across all assigned accounts and facilities.
• Leads large-scale improvement projects cross-functionally, developing comprehensive project plans for new business processes, executive initiatives, and best practice implementation — including mentoring more junior Industrial Engineers.

Participates in RFP Proposals

• Participates in RFP proposals with vendors for racking and material handling solutions; designs complex layouts, optimizes equipment and storage, and partners with operations to ensure feasibility using CAD cost comparisons.

Applies Inventory and Production Control Techniques

• Applies Inventory and Production Control techniques to evaluate storage and throughput strategies, integrating advanced simulation and new technology with strong working knowledge of WMS functionality.

Develops Labor Planning Tools

• Develops labor planning tools, time studies, and labor standards to drive productivity improvements and operational efficiency.

Analyzes Data and Defines Metrics

• Analyzes data to define requirements, establish baseline metrics, develop KPIs, and build ROI models to determine project viability and report on outcomes.

Leads Lean Events and Applies Six Sigma Tools

• Ledes Lean events and applies Six Sigma tools (Pareto, Fishbone, and others) alongside BI dashboards and advanced analytics to produce measurable improvements and advise mid-level management.

Leverages Software Tools and Methodologies

• Leverages all available software tools and lean methodologies to maximize project impact, ensuring savings continuity of approved and implemented solutions.

Reports Findings

• Reports findings through PowerPoint presentations, written reports, and verbal communication; occasionally works directly in warehouse functional areas to assess current state and define desired state/best practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field required.
• Master’s Degree strongly preferred.
• LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt Certification required.
• Two (2)-Four (4) years’ experience in business process engineering, warehousing, production environment, or related experience required.
• Two (2)+ years’ experience with Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing skills, preferred.
• Strong working knowledge MS tools, WMS functions, Six Sigma Tools, and CAD/Simulation.
• Experience with work measurement tools strongly preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English (Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred).
• Thorough understanding of business processes and process improvement.
• Able to adjust training presentations to skill set of audience.
• Must demonstrate high level of interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work well under pressure and problem solve across a variety of business processes.
• Able to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines.
• Strong emphasis on organizational skills and attention to detail.