Industrial Engineer

Williams-Sonoma•Litchfield Park, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer works closely with internal partners, operations leadership, and vendors to implement and support process improvement initiatives within the supply chain. The position is based in Olive Branch, Mississippi, and is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The role analyzes supply chain processes and systems, supports capital projects, and maintains Labor Management Systems in distribution and manufacturing facilities. It also offers opportunities to develop project justification skills and pursue continuous learning and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a similar engineering degree.
At least 1–3 years of experience in a technically related field.
Strong analytical skills to evaluate distribution processes and identify areas for improvement.
Ability to lead and manage distribution process improvement projects, including planning, proposal, execution, and evaluation.
Adaptability to changing business requirements and technologies, with strong problem-solving skills.
Desire for continuous learning and professional development.
Ability to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs or ladders.
Ability to walk to any area within the facility.
Ability to stand for stretches of time (2+ hours).
Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with simulation and/or data modeling and visualization software.
Experience in project management.
Familiarity with automated material handling equipment or robotics.
Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), labor management systems (LMS), warehouse execution systems (WES), or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Lean Six Sigma certification at Green Belt level or higher.
Experience in distribution or logistics.

Responsibilities

Analyze processes and systems across the supply chain and use best-practice methods and technologies to improve operations.
Develop project justifications, including vendor selection, cost-benefit analysis, and return-on-investment estimates.
Manage capital projects, including requirements gathering, layouts, vendor management, timelines, and budgets.
Maintain Labor Management Systems in distribution and manufacturing facilities through standard operating procedures, time studies, labor standards, and engineering configuration.
Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.