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Job Description
About Us Integrity. Service. Diversity. We are a fast-growing transportation and logistics company delivering customized, technology-driven supply chain solutions nationwide. Our operations are expanding across multiple automation-enabled distribution centers, and we are seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer (Contract - 6 Months, with potential extension) to support ongoing implementation, optimization, and warehouse systems integration initiatives. This role is ideal for an experienced industrial engineer who has worked in distribution environments with WMS/WCS systems, warehouse automation, and operational implementation projects.
Position Breakdown Location:
Indiana (On-site/ Hybrid as required)
Compensation:
Up to $115,000 annualized equivalent (contract rate adjusted accordingly)
Duration:
6-month contract with potential extension or conversion Role Summary The Senior Industrial Engineer will lead and support operational excellence initiatives across warehouse and distribution center operations, with a strong focus on systems-driven efficiency, automation performance, and WMS/WCS-enabled workflows. Reporting to the Director of Implementations, this role partners closely with Operations, IT, Engineering, and Program Management to design, analyze, and improve end-to-end fulfillment processes in a 3PL fulfillment environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience supporting or implementing warehouse systems such as WMS and WCS (preferably Hy-Tek or comparable platforms), and understands how automation, material flow, and system logic intersect in a live warehouse environment. Key Responsibilities Warehouse Systems & Automation (WMS/ WCS) Support configuration, optimization, and enhancement of WMS and WCS-driven warehouse processes Partner with IT and engineering teams on system integration, automation logic, and material flow orchestration Support testing, validation, and troubleshooting of warehouse control systems, automation equipment, and software workflows Assist in evaluating and improving conveyor systems, sortation, put walls, pick modules, and other automation subsystems Process Engineering & Optimization Lead process mapping and value stream analysis across warehouse operations including: Inbound receiving & induction Picking, packing, and shipping Exception handling and rework flows Inventory accuracy and cycle counting Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and failure points in operational workflows and system logic Develop and implement standard work, SOPs, and process controls aligned to automation capabilities Continuous Improvement & Data Analytics Analyze operational data to drive improvements in: Throughput and productivity Labor efficiency and utilization Order cycle time and service levels Inventory accuracy and shrink reduction Build and maintain KPI dashboards using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or equivalent platforms Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives for systemic operational issues Implementation & Project Support Support warehouse implementation projects including new automation, client onboarding, and system upgrades Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for WMS/WCS enhancements and integrations Work cross-functionally to ensure successful deployment of operational and system changes with minimal disruption Support training and adoption of new processes and system functionality across operations teams Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Operations, IT, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management teams Translate operational requirements into system and process improvements Ensure alignment between warehouse execution, system behavior, and customer requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Engineering, or related field 3-5+ years of industrial engineering or operations engineering experience (preferably in fulfillment, or manufacturing environments) Direct experience with WMS systems (required) and WCS or warehouse automation systems (strongly preferred) Experience working in high-volume warehouse or distribution center environments Strong understanding of material flow, warehouse layout, and fulfillment optimization Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, or operational go-lives Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills Ability to work effectively across engineering, IT, and operations teams Strong communication skills with both technical and operational stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Experience with warehouse automation systems (conveyors, sortation, pick/put systems, robotics) Lean Six Sigma / Kaizen / Continuous Improvement certification or experience Experience supporting UAT, SIT, or system integration testing Proficiency in data tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or advanced Excel modeling Strong understanding of fulfillment metrics such as
