Industrial Engineer - Distribution Ops & Productivity

ADUSA Distribution; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 93,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

ADUSA Distribution is seeking an Industrial Engineer to shape the future of our multi-building distribution campus by combining engineering expertise with strategic thinking to drive operational excellence.

You will partner with campus leadership and cross-functional teams to implement productivity improvements using activity-based costing, MOST methodology, and engineered labor standards, influencing decisions and performance across supply chain KPIs.

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

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

MOST methodology

Engineered Labor Standards

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Project Management Certification

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD drawings

Job description

ADUSA Distribution is seeking an Industrial Engineer to shape the future of our multi-building distribution campus by combining engineering expertise with strategic thinking to drive operational excellence.

You will partner with campus leadership and cross-functional teams to implement productivity improvements using activity-based costing, MOST methodology, and engineered labor standards, influencing decisions and performance across supply chain KPIs.