Industrial Engineer

Wagner Logistics; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and annual bonus

Health, dental & vision plans

401k with company match

Life insurance, STD & LTD

Flexible spending accounts

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Wagner Logistics is seeking an Industrial Engineer for our Monroe, LA team to optimize warehousing processes and workflows. You will apply lean concepts, analyze data, and design improvements across operations, layouts, and metrics, while supporting continuous improvement programs and project work.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in warehousing or manufacturing, strong communication, and experience with data analysis, WMS, CAD, and Tableau.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain or Data Analysis (or equivalent).
• 7+ years in warehousing or manufacturing with process improvement exposure (Six Sigma/Lean preferred).
• Proficient with data analysis, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, update, and maintain facility layouts and workflows.
• Establish metrics and countermeasures to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and document continuous improvement initiatives and SOPs.
• Support new facility launches, project pricing, and end-to-end project work.
• Travel up to 25% to support projects.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Process analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/ Manufacturing/ Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain or Data Analysis

Tools

CAD

Tableau

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wagner Logistics isn't just your average logistics company—we're a dynamic team of adventurers, weaving magic into every step of the supply chain industry. As one of the top 50 Third-party logistics companies, we specialize in distribution center management, warehousing, transportation, order fulfillment, product assembly, and packaging. With us, every day is a new quest filled with excitement and opportunity! We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to join our Monroe team in Monroe, LA.

• Competitive wages and annual bonus potential
• Family health, dental & vision plans
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Company provided life insurance, STD & LTD coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Pet Insurance

As an Industrial Engineer, you will be responsible for using a consultative problem-solving approach to identify opportunities, design, and implement improvements to processes, workflows, metrics, and operations in general. Additional opportunities in the role will include supporting operations with continuous improvement and thought leadership, project pricing support, new facility launch support as well as comprehensive end-to-end project support. The Wagner Business Solutions team is focused on implementing and improving standardized work, designing and implementing new warehouse designs, coaching and leading continuous improvement and defect reduction activities.

The ideal candidate will have logistics or warehousing operations experience, knowledge of lean and/or continuous improvement concepts and waste reduction, as well as some experience in process analysis, although none of these are requirements. A self-starter capable of identifying improvement opportunities via data analysis and interpretation will thrive in this position. The normal shift is Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with other hours as required by the project. Flexible schedule options are a possibility for the right candidate. The Industrial Engineer will report to the Solutions Engineering Manager based at North Kansas City, MO headquarters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• Design, update, and maintain building layout drawings
• Establish and review standard metrics to generate countermeasures
• Lead continuous improvement activity and documentation
• Implement and maintain Wagner Standard Work and SOPs
• Administer change management
• Train, lead, and audit 5S activity
• Perform process auditing and drive corrective actions
• Provide WMS set-up, launch, configuration, and maintenance support
• Perform inventory analysis
• Evaluate and improve customer profitability
• Provide project justification
• Design operational processes
• Perform annual scope of work analysis
• Provide monthly labor planning analysis
• Lead Cap-Ex planning
• Research and implement automation and technology applications
• Provide cycle count and physical inventory planning
• Perform invoice vs. actual analysis
• Provide root cause analysis of defects and misses
• Support new project pricing analysis

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Education (Required)- College – Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain or Data Analysis or equivalent work experience
• Experience (the minimum level of direct experience in a similar position)– 7+ years of professional experience working in a warehousing or manufacturing environment. Exposure to process and quality control, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement initiatives is preferred.
• Knowledge/Experience/Skills–
• Required Software: Microsoft Office Suite, CAD, or equivalent.
• Preferred Software: Tableau or other data visualization software, experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Must be a team player and excellent communicator who can interact effectively with customers, vendors, and other corporation employees. Must be skilled in all job-related technology and engage in logical, process-based problem-solving.
• Experience working with measurement systems like MOST, MTM, MODAPTS, etc., and automation and/or robotics will be helpful but not required.

Travel – Up to 25% of domestic travel

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to stand, sit, squat, crawl, bend, twist, reach, and/or kneel for up to 12-hour periods and repetitively
• Exposure to varying temperatures: heat, cold, wet, damp, drafty
• Work on concrete and unlevel surfaces
• May be required to climb ladders and stairs
• Work around hazardous materials and may be exposed to carcinogens, toxic, and explosive materials.
• Possible exposure to areas with high noise levels that may require hearing protection
• Use hands and fingers to grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying sizes and weights

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The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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