Engineering & Operations Optimization Specialist

FedEx Corporation; Grayslake (IL); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Corporation seeks a district engineering/operations planner to optimize facility efficiencies across the assigned district. You will advise on plans, leverage knowledge of facilities and their processes, and support compliance and training efforts within the district.

Responsibilities include identifying inefficiencies, guiding dock systems usage, creating network alignment plans, and forecasting labor needs. Hybrid role based in IL (Romeoville or Grayslake) with up to 75% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math; 4 years equivalent experience allowed.
• Experience in transportation ops mgmt or industrial engineering.
• Proficiency with MS Office and web-based apps.
• Knowledge of Business Objects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise and plan district engineering/operational plans to optimize objectives.
• Identify facility inefficiencies through root-cause analysis and implement improvements.
• Train management on operational processes and procedures.
• Monitor adherence to SQI metrics for scanning, pickup, delivery, and losses.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Business Objects

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Travel up to 75%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math

Tools

CAD

Material Handling

Job description

FedEx Corporation seeks a district engineering/operations planner to optimize facility efficiencies across the assigned district. You will advise on plans, leverage knowledge of facilities and their processes, and support compliance and training efforts within the district.

Responsibilities include identifying inefficiencies, guiding dock systems usage, creating network alignment plans, and forecasting labor needs. Hybrid role based in IL (Romeoville or Grayslake) with up to 75% travel.