Industrial Engineer

About the role

The Industrial Engineer supports warehouse operations by analyzing data, improving processes, developing labor standards, and optimizing operational performance. This role partners with Operations, Safety, and Continuous Improvement teams to identify opportunities that improve productivity, reduce costs, enhance service levels, and support business growth. The position requires a hands-on approach, balancing analytical work with regular engagement on the warehouse floor to observe operations and implement sustainable improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency. Support Lean initiatives, Kaizen events, root cause analysis, and process standardization.
• Conduct time studies and work sampling to establish labor standards. Analyze labor productivity, utilization, and efficiency to support workforce planning and staffing models.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data using warehouse systems and business intelligence tools. Develop dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and reports that support operational decision-making, forecasting, and capacity planning.
• Evaluate warehouse layouts, material flow, slotting strategies, and storage utilization to improve throughput and operational performance. Support cross-functional projects from planning through implementation while tracking milestones and measuring results.
• Spend significant time on the warehouse floor validating data, observing processes, and engaging with Operations, Safety, and Training teams. Build collaborative relationships to identify improvement opportunities and support sustainable operational excellence.

Work environment

• Combination of office and warehouse environments.
• Regular walking throughout warehouse facilities for extended periods.
• Frequent interaction with warehouse associates and operational leadership.
• Exposure to warehouse equipment, varying temperatures, and moderate noise levels.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Schedule

Full-time position. 7:00am–3:30pm. May require flexibility to support multiple shifts and occasional weekends during projects or peak operations.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field required. Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related discipline preferred.
• Internship, co-op, or 0–2 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, distribution, or related operations preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and AutoCAD is preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, labor standards, and time study methodologies is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present data-driven recommendations.

Personal attributes

• Analytical and detail-oriented.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Curious and eager to learn warehouse operations.
• Collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-driven with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable balancing data analysis with hands-on operational engagement.

Benefits

• Accrue up to five days PTO in first year. Two-weeks vacation, plus one week PTO accrue on first anniversary.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability.
• Other benefits include Doc-On-Demand, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Volunteer Day, Employee Assistance Program.