Industrial Engineer

Sunland Logistics Solutions, Inc.•Fountain Inn, SC

About The Position

Sunland is a national third-party logistics company that has grown significantly since its founding in 1982. The company emphasizes its people and culture, with values that guide behavior and decision-making to improve both employee and customer outcomes. Sunland offers growth opportunities, competitive pay, supportive leadership, and excellent benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering required
3-5 years’ experience required
Experience in a 3rd party logistics company a must
Strong working knowledge of Warehouse Management System functionality
Good computer skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Maintain a high level of confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Experience with lean or other continuous improvement tools preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the design and implementation of supply chain solutions for new and existing clients in warehousing, distribution, in-plant logistics, value-added services, and inventory management.
Manage productivity improvement activities at two or more 3PL facilities, including auditing processes, defining material flow and layouts, developing work procedures, method analysis, and maintaining job standards.
Define site processes and procedures supporting time studies, layout evaluations, and capacity analysis for existing operations and future proposals.
Conduct special projects such as facility utilization analysis, capacity evaluations, material flow analysis, and root cause analysis for inventory control and shipment issues.
Evaluate space utilization against original contract agreements.
Evaluate, analyze, and negotiate contract requirements against actual requirements (headcount, equipment, handling, space).
Assist with training facility personnel on documented work instructions and material handling equipment.
Participate in Unit Testing, Systems Testing, and User Acceptance Testing of Warehouse Management Systems, validating operational requirements against system configuration.
Develop detailed project plans for layout design, equipment procurement and installation, labor hiring, systems design and implementation, process development (inbound, outbound, inventory), training, and go-live.
Perform Time Studies to support headcount requirements for existing and future programs.
Conduct special projects including dock capacity evaluations, material flow analysis, and root cause analysis for inventory control issues.
Support facilities in maintaining or obtaining compliance with ISO 9001:2008 Standard.
Perform Time Studies to support piece price billing alternatives.
Lead and support problem-solving teams within facilities.
Maintain working knowledge of industry standards and new technology for continuous improvement.
Develop an in-depth understanding of Warehouse Management System capabilities.
Validate safe working practices at each facility on an ongoing basis.
Participate in Request for Proposal (RFP) response activities, including pricing development, understanding scope and customer expectations, operations design, project management, developing transition timelines, and customer presentations.
Investigate opportunities to optimize existing warehouse processes to achieve 2%-3% cost savings through Projects, Kaizen, DMAIC, and Automation projects.
Mentor Industrial Engineers in best practices for warehouse design, data analysis, training, and go-live.
Present warehouse solutions and CI projects to customers with effective communication and strong presentation skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.