Industrial & Systems Engineer, Continuous Improvement I
Take your career further with McLane! McLane teammates, the diverse professionals behind our success, work together seamlessly to keep operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you’ll pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with others to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance through accountability, clear communication, and results-driven collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower teammates to learn from industry leaders, develop skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.
About the role
Are you driven to improve processes, elevate performance, and influence results across large-scale operations? We’re looking for an Industrial and Systems Engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants hands-on impact through continuous improvement initiatives nationwide. You must live in a location with convenient access to a major airport, as this role requires approximately 75% travel. You must also be located within a reasonable distance of any McLane location, allowing you to work from a Distribution Center during weeks when travel is not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead time studies and labor optimization efforts
- Analyze operational data and identify improvement opportunities
- Support Labor Management Systems and engineered standards
- Partner with site leadership to implement sustainable solutions
- Present improvement recommendations to leadership
- Travel up to 75% to support field operations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering preferred; other applicable engineering degrees considered
- Experience with time studies and continuous improvement methods
- Knowledge of Manhattan WMOS, Manhattan Active, or Blue Yonder preferred
- Labor Management, MOST, and engineered standards experience
- Working knowledge of Oracle SQL and Microsoft Office 365
- Strong oral and written communication skills with confidence presenting to leaders
- Ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely, including work instructions, safety protocols, and operational communications
Benefits
- Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off begins day one
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days
- Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more
Why Join Us
- High visibility role with real operational impact
- Exposure to diverse sites and complex challenges
- Opportunity to grow your continuous improvement and engineering career
- Collaborative culture that values innovation and results
Ideal Candidate Traits
- Teamwork oriented
- Organized
- Problem solver
- Detail-oriented
Our roadmap and story: We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network for over 130 years has allowed us to stay agile for clients across restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future, ready to make industry-defining moves by embracing new technology, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.
Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws. Work locations include remote/travel within Minnesota or Utah (Salt Lake City).