Grocery Operations Industrial Engineer: Labor & Process Optimizer

Vertical Careers, Inc.; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Industrial Engineer to enhance labor productivity and operational processes in grocery retail. The role focuses on applying engineering principles to optimize workflows and improve financial outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a strong analytical background, experience in operations improvement, and excellent communication skills. This position is critical for driving positive ROI while maintaining confidentiality in sensitive operational strategies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial engineering or operations improvement.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze labor deployment and workflows across grocery retail operations.
• Develop and improve engineered labor standards based on time studies.
• Collaborate with various teams to support labor planning and operational initiatives.

Skills

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Operations

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Access

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

A leading company is seeking an Industrial Engineer to enhance labor productivity and operational processes in grocery retail. The role focuses on applying engineering principles to optimize workflows and improve financial outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a strong analytical background, experience in operations improvement, and excellent communication skills. This position is critical for driving positive ROI while maintaining confidentiality in sensitive operational strategies.