Senior Industrial Engineer - 1st Shift

Position Overview

Logistics at full potential. At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of. As the Senior Engineer, Industrial, you will be responsible for facility layout and design, manpower planning, project scheduling and management, and support for new business development. You will be challenged with finding ways to improve productivity, developing strategies to help people work smarter, and updating work instructions and standard operating procedures. Become a part of our growing, dynamic team and we'll help you develop your career to a level that will exceed your expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track progress, identify issues, and measure success.
• Develop warehouse process design strategies and equipment specifications for the implementation and continuous refinement of both manual and automated solutions, including identifying facility design requirements based on activity levels, product dimensional profiles, and product flow and transportation methods.
• Mentor Site Managers and staff in the use and value of process improvement methodologies under the Lean Management principles.
• Partner with management teams to assess current processes and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Specify material handling and storage equipment solutions, recognize automation opportunities, identify facility up-fit requirements, create equipment and operating supply lists, and develop IT equipment requirements.
• Establish tasks and processes required to complete proposed work content and train staff on new processes and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience.
• 2 years of engineering experience in supply chain management, logistics, warehousing, or a related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience in an AS9100 or ISO9001 production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a high-volume, automated environment, preferably with operations and distribution work.
• APICS certification.
• Third-Party Logistics (3PL) experience.
• Extensive experience in quality, engineering, lean manufacturing, and work cell manufacturing; ability to identify best practices in a high-volume production environment.
• Experience with analytical tools such as flowcharts, Pareto charts, cause and effect diagrams, and run charts.
• Project and resource management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to present to and interface directly with both high-level internal and external leaders, as well as floor leaders and operator personnel.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous benefits package including full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage and more