Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering required
3-7 years in consulting applying industrial engineering principles
Experience leading client engagements in retail and distribution operations
Strong knowledge of time studies, labor standards, and Lean principles
Proven skills in operational analysis and workflow optimization
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
Responsibilities
Lead consulting projects from planning to implementation
Oversee project activities including planning and client communication
Conduct operational assessments and workflow evaluations
Develop labor standards and process improvements
Analyze data to create cost-benefit models
Engage with client stakeholders in retail and supply chain
Facilitate meetings and status updates with project teams
Mentor junior consultants during project execution
Benefits
Opportunity to lead high-impact operational improvement projects
Direct interaction with clients to optimize performance
Diverse project work in retail and supply chain environments
Mentorship opportunities for professional growth
Flexible travel schedule with the ability to work in various locations
Full Job Description
Oxford Solutions is working with a consulting-focused client seeking a Lead Industrial Engineer Consultant to support operational improvement initiatives across retail and supply chain environments. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for someone who combines strong industrial engineering expertise with project leadership and client-facing consulting experience.
Pay Rate: 95K+
This role will lead onsite operational assessments, manage project workstreams, and drive measurable improvements in workforce productivity, labor utilization, and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
Lead consulting engagements and manage one or more project workstreams from planning through implementation
Provide day-to-day leadership for project activities including task planning, prioritization, progress tracking, and client communication
Conduct operational assessments, workflow evaluations, time studies, and work measurement analysis
Develop labor standards, process improvements, and operational recommendations to improve productivity and efficiency
Analyze operational data and develop cost-benefit models and performance improvement strategies
Partner directly with client stakeholders across retail, distribution, and fulfillment operations
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and project status updates with leadership teams
Coordinate project deliverables and ensure timelines and milestones are achieved
Mentor junior consultants and support overall project execution
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering required
3-7 years of experience in a consulting role applying industrial engineering principles
Proven experience leading onsite client engagements within retail, warehouse, distribution, or fulfillment operations
Strong knowledge of industrial engineering methodologies including time studies, labor standards, process improvement, and Lean principles
Experience with operational analysis, workflow optimization, and process re-engineering
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Strong communication, presentation, and client relationship management abilities
Ability to lead projects independently in fast-paced consulting environments
Travel Requirements:
Travel is typically Monday through Thursday at client locations across the U.S.
Candidates must live within commuting distance of a major U.S. airport
Ability to travel approximately 60-80%
This opportunity offers the ability to lead high-impact operational improvement projects while working directly with clients to optimize workforce performance and supply chain operations.
