Industrial Engineer II – Warehousing, Continuous Improvement & Labor Management

Penske•St. Louis, MO

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer II is responsible for leading warehousing and distribution center engineering initiatives focused on labor productivity, process improvement, operational performance, and cost optimization. This role supports both existing operations and new business implementations by analyzing operational data, developing engineered solutions, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and driving sustainable performance improvements. The Industrial Engineer II serves as a key partner to operations leadership by identifying productivity opportunities, supporting Labor Management System (LMS) programs, developing labor standards, and utilizing data-driven methodologies to improve service, efficiency, and financial results.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
Experience with Labor Management Systems (LMS).
Proficiency in work measurement techniques, time studies, and process observation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to analyze operational, productivity, and financial data.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Experience in warehousing and distribution center operations.
Knowledge of statistical analysis.
Experience with proposal development and customer solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead warehouse engineering projects focused on productivity improvement, labor optimization, process standardization, and operational performance enhancement.
Support the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Labor Management Systems (LMS), including labor standard development, system configuration support, testing, validation, and reporting.
Conduct labor performance analysis using operational, productivity, and financial data to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend corrective actions.
Develop, validate, and maintain engineered labor standards through work measurement techniques, time studies, process observation, and statistical analysis.
Partner with operations leadership to implement continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and industrial engineering methodologies.
Analyze warehouse processes, workflows, and facility operations to improve throughput, capacity utilization, labor efficiency, safety, and service performance.
Create productivity scorecards, labor planning models, performance dashboards, and operational reporting tools to support management decision-making.
Support site startups, customer implementations, process redesigns, and operational improvement projects.
Develop and deliver training materials, process documentation, user guides, and presentations for operations leadership and warehouse associates.
Present findings, recommendations, business cases, and project results to operational leadership, customers, and senior management.
Support proposal development, customer solutions, and network optimization initiatives through engineering analysis and modeling.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting customer and business deadlines.