Industrial Engineer

Capstone Logistics•St Louis, MO

10d

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer optimizes the flow of people, products, and equipment in a distribution or fulfillment facility to improve productivity, cost, and service. The role applies industrial engineering tools alongside warehousing technology, including WMS, LMS, and automation, to develop and lead continuous improvement projects and re-engineer supply chain processes and systems. The position establishes performance indicators and goals, tracks progress at site and aggregate levels, and participates in business reviews with partners to identify process improvement opportunities and strengthen value-added relationships. The role analyzes and improves warehouse processes, facility layouts, labor standards, capacity, material flow, and operational performance. It also supports automation and technology projects, evaluates proposed investments, develops analytical tools and dashboards, and works with cross-functional teams to implement process changes. The position contributes to AI-driven initiatives and supports facility launches, expansions, and re-slotting events. The position is based in St. Louis, Missouri, with a salary of $90,000 base and additional bonus potential. Travel of 50% or more is required. Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, working in warehouse conditions and varying temperatures, safely operating material handling equipment as needed, traveling for extended periods by automobile or airplane, and lifting 30 to 45 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, systems engineering, supply chain, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in operations and automation in warehousing and/or logistics functions.
At least 2 years of experience with SAP or a related ERP system.
Experience with process improvement tools and methodologies.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and requests from groups of managers, partners, and clients.
Demonstrated ability to create and foster successful internal and external relationships.
Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and simulation tools.
Strong written and verbal communication, organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel 50% or more.
Proven track record implementing supply chain logistics improvement initiatives with measurable results.
Experience in warehouse automation and automation systems.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts and define complex problems.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and align efforts with supply chain improvement initiatives.
Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with partners and stakeholders.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to safely operate material handling equipment as needed.
Ability to work in a warehouse environment on concrete flooring and in varying temperatures.
Ability to travel for extended periods by automobile or airplane.
Ability to lift 30 to 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

Analyze warehouse processes—including receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing, and loading—to identify bottlenecks, waste, and cost-reduction opportunities using time studies, work sampling, and data analysis.
Design and maintain facility layouts, slotting strategies, and material flow to optimize travel, space utilization, and throughput, typically using CAD and simulation tools.
Develop, implement, and maintain engineered labor standards and labor management or incentive programs within WMS/LMS environments.
Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, value stream mapping, and theory of constraints to improve productivity and service while reducing costs.
Optimize the flow of materials, information, and products through the facility for fast, safe, and cost-effective movement.
Assess and forecast facility capacity requirements based on business projections, inventory profiles, and seasonal volume changes.
Develop insights through data analysis and visualization to inform and influence stakeholders.
Conduct root cause analysis on metrics to improve cost effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Support business cases, requirements, implementation, and performance monitoring for warehouse technologies and automation, including conveyors, sorters, AS/RS, AMRs/AGVs, and voice/light systems.
Perform cost-benefit analyses, financial modeling, and ROI calculations for proposed projects and capital investments.
Build dashboards, KPIs, and analytical models to track labor, capacity, inventory, and service metrics, and recommend corrective actions to leadership.
Partner with operations, IT, maintenance, safety, and quality teams to design and roll out process changes, including change management and associate training on new SOPs and standards.
Create and maintain standard work, process maps, and SOPs that formalize best practices and support compliance and safety.
Determine staffing levels and shift schedules based on workload forecasts and engineered standards.
Support network or site projects such as new building launches, expansions, and re-slotting events by providing engineered scope, estimates, and capacity models.
Contribute ideas to AI-driven initiatives, assist with vendor evaluations and implementation, and support continuous improvement to align solutions with operational and business objectives.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.