Industrial Engineer I: Warehouse Optimization & CI Leader

Hodge; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HODGE is seeking an Industrial Engineer I to serve as the onsite engineer for the Waterloo location and provide cross-functional support across warehouse operations. You will focus on process optimization, layout design, and continuous improvement to boost safety, quality, and productivity.

You will lead time studies, data-driven improvement initiatives, and capital equipment evaluations while upholding HODGE values of family, integrity, ambition, respect, and balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong data analysis and software tools proficiency.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a team and drive change.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Proven experience in warehouse layout design and continuous improvement is a plus.
• Commitment to promoting a positive workplace and safety-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing warehouse layouts and propose improvements to enhance space utilization, material flow, and overall efficiency.
• Lead and drive continuous improvement projects in safety, quality, and productivity by utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Conduct root cause analysis of warehouse-related issues and develop corrective and preventative action plans.
• Evaluate the need for new warehouse-related capital equipment and oversee maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Conduct time studies to forecast future workforce and equipment needs and optimize labor allocation.
• Devise methods to extract and measure KPIs and performance metrics for data-driven decisions.
• Promote a safe working environment and align with safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Model HODGE values and uphold company policies to support a family-like, balanced culture.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

Data analysis software

Job description

HODGE is seeking an Industrial Engineer I to serve as the onsite engineer for the Waterloo location and provide cross-functional support across warehouse operations. You will focus on process optimization, layout design, and continuous improvement to boost safety, quality, and productivity.

You will lead time studies, data-driven improvement initiatives, and capital equipment evaluations while upholding HODGE values of family, integrity, ambition, respect, and balance.