Industrial Engineer – Distribution Lean & Labor Optimization

KeHE Distributors; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay for company designated hol

Benefits on Day 1

Job summary

KeHE Distributors is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize distribution center operations across multiple sites. You will apply Blue Yonder labor management, time studies, AutoCAD layouts, and Lean principles to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

This role supports our employee-owned, customer-focused distribution network. Responsibilities include developing engineered labor standards, conducting time studies, and maintaining LMS accuracy while collaborating with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related field.
• 4+ years of industrial engineering experience with JDA/Blue Yonder, time studies, AutoCAD, Lean.
• Lean training or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement labor standards and forecasting to optimize workforce.
• Conduct time studies to establish baseline data and drive efficiency gains.
• Use AutoCAD to design DC layouts maximizing space and flow.
• Maintain and update labor standards reflecting process changes.

Skills

Time studies

Process analysis

Workflow optimization

Lean principles

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Lean training/certification

Tools

JDA/Blue Yonder Labor Management

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Access)

Job description

KeHE Distributors is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize distribution center operations across multiple sites. You will apply Blue Yonder labor management, time studies, AutoCAD layouts, and Lean principles to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

This role supports our employee-owned, customer-focused distribution network. Responsibilities include developing engineered labor standards, conducting time studies, and maintaining LMS accuracy while collaborating with cross-functional teams