Industrial Engineer - Distribution Ops & Efficiency

ADUSA Distribution; Quincy (MA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. As an Industrial Engineer, you'll shape the future of our multi-building campus by aligning engineering expertise with strategic thinking to drive operational excellence.

You’ll partner with campus leadership, analyze workflows, develop labor standards, and coach teams on best practices to sustain improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Project Management Certification.
• Proven experience driving productivity improvements within distribution, logistics, supply chain, or related operational environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert data into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain CAD drawings for complex, multi-building distribution campuses, translating business and operational requirements into facility layouts that support transportation, distribution, and future growth.
• Analyze workflows, material handling requirements, and space utilization to identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions involving racking, forklifts, totes, and other material handling equipment.
• Develop, implement, and maintain engineered labor standards using MOST methodology while training and coaching operational teams on best practices to support adoption and long-term success.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance labor models to improve productivity, simplify operations, and respond to evolving business needs, including scheduling changes, seasonal demand fluctuations, process improvements, and environmental considerations.
• Serve as the industrial engineering subject matter expert and strategic partner for key stakeholders, supporting business case development, productivity validation, capital planning initiatives, and operational decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to facilitate engineering requirements and permitting activities, including electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, fire protection, and HVAC considerations.
• Partner with Operations and Finance teams to evaluate and optimize incentive programs, validate performance metrics, adjust baselines, and ensure plans effectively drive desired behaviors and business outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with industry associations, external experts, and cross-functional partners to stay current on best practices and emerging trends.

Skills

Productivity improvements

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Project Management Certification

Job description

ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. As an Industrial Engineer, you'll shape the future of our multi-building campus by aligning engineering expertise with strategic thinking to drive operational excellence.

You’ll partner with campus leadership, analyze workflows, develop labor standards, and coach teams on best practices to sustain improvements.