Industrial Engineer

Distribution & Transportation

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in Engineered Labor Standards implementation or management.
  • Proven history of driving productivity improvements in distribution environments.
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or similar field required.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Project Management Certification required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop CAD drawings for multi-building distribution campuses.
  • Analyze workflows and recommend operational improvements.
  • Create and maintain engineered labor standards using MOST methodology.
  • Review and refine labor models to enhance operational performance.
  • Act as liaison for key stakeholders on productivity and capital planning.
  • Facilitate engineering requirements and permitting for site plans.
  • Collaborate with Operations and Finance to optimize incentive programs.

Benefits

  • Collaborative working environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Influential role in shaping strategic business decisions.
  • Work on complex challenges with a direct impact on operations.
  • Engagement with external industry groups and experts.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Are you passionate about designing smarter operations and driving measurable performance gains? As an Industrial Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our multi-building distribution campus. You'll blend engineering rigor with strategic insight to improve productivity, optimize labor programs, and design facilities that support world-class supply chain performance.

In this highly visible role, you'll partner closely with campus leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to build a prioritized roadmap of productivity improvements using activity-based costing, benchmarking, and time-study analytics. Your work will directly influence key business decisions, operational efficiency, and KPI performance across the supply chain.

You'll be a trusted advisor, improvement catalyst, and technical expert-driving initiatives that enhance safety, efficiency, and scalability while supporting business case development and long-term growth.

What You'll Do & Deliver
  • Design & Optimize Facilities:
    Develop and maintain CAD drawings (interior and exterior) for complex, multi-building campuses. Translate business and operational requirements into layouts that support distribution, transportation, and future growth.
  • Align Operations with Campus Design:
    Analyze workflows and material handling needs to recommend improvements to core processes, MHE requirements (racking, forklifts, totes, etc.), and space utilization.
  • Build World-Class Labor Standards:
    Develop and maintain engineered labor standards using MOST methodology. Train and educate teams on MOST best practices and drive adoption across operations.
  • Continuously Improve Productivity:
    Review and refine labor models to simplify operations and enhance performance. Incorporate evolving strategies such as scheduling changes, process updates, seasonal demand, and environmental factors.
  • Shape Strategic Business Decisions:
    Act as the industrial engineering liaison for key stakeholders, supporting business case development, productivity validation, and capital planning. Maintain strong partnerships with external industry groups and subject-matter experts.
  • Support Engineering & Site Development:
    Facilitate engineering requirements and permitting for site plans, including electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, fire protection, and HVAC.
  • Optimize Incentive Programs:
    Partner with Operations and Finance to review and enhance incentive plans, validate performance, adjust baselines, and ensure plans drive the right behaviors and outcomes.


What We're Looking For

Experience
  • 5+ years of experience implementing and/or managing Engineered Labor Standards (preferred)
  • Proven track record driving productivity improvements in distribution or supply chain environments

Education & Credentials
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field (required)
  • Master's degree (preferred)
  • Project Management Certification (required)


Why This Role Matters
You won't just analyze processes-you'll shape strategy, influence leadership decisions, and leave a lasting impact on how our operations perform today and scale for tomorrow. If you're energized by complex challenges, cross-functional collaboration, and turning data into action, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

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