Industrial Engineer, Continuous Improvement

Learning Resources•Vernon Hills, IL

35d•$95,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking an Industrial Engineer, Continuous Improvement to join our growing team. This highly visible and cross-functional role will play a key part in driving operational efficiency within our fast-paced distribution environment. The successful candidate will lead material handling optimization initiatives, identify and resolve bottlenecks, and develop innovative solutions to improve processes. Responsibilities include prototyping improvements, slotting strategies, establishing labor standards, and building internal datasets to support data-driven decision-making. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) or related software is preferred. This role requires a collaborative and self-motivated individual who can partner effectively across teams, challenge conventional thinking, and bring a strategic, results-oriented mindset to continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience
3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role is preferred
Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written (read, write) clearly in English
Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and experience with WMS or WCS/WES preferred
Familiarity in using Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps
Flexible to work weekends and extended periods of time as required
Strong analytical skills and an understanding of internal controls
Ability to communicate effectively with vendors in English
Standing - up to 50%
Sitting - up to 50%
Computer usage - 70%
Ability to travel as needed - less than 5%
Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted

Responsibilities

Work with warehouse leadership to assess the assembly kitting process for efficiency opportunities and develop comprehensive labor and pricing models within 6 months.
Within 90 days, become the subject matter expert on the internal business intelligence tool used by the warehouse operations team. Use the tool to create reports, analyze data, and uncover data-driven opportunities for operational improvement. Once opportunities are identified, collaborate with Operations leadership to implement new procedures that enhance efficiency and performance
Within 120 days, develop a data driven slotting strategy that categorizes items by velocity and/or product family across the family of businesses.
Within the first year, re-work our warehouse employee training and onboarding program to enhance consistency and streamline operations. Foundational portions of this project will include working with SMEs to develop SOPs, creating value stream maps, and collaborating closely with warehouse leadership to develop an onboarding process. While analyzing current best practices, proactively identify 3 efficiency opportunities that will increase efficiency by 15% in that individual process.
Innovation: Observe and proactively suggest 3 process improvements to widen the pipe at both organizations within first 12 months that show a 5% cost reduction, 5% productivity increase, or 20% data visibility increase for the focus area