Industrial Engineer II

SCC Saddle Creek Corporation; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA

Annual bonus eligibility

401(k) match

Vacation and holiday pay

Employee assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Short term disability

Job summary

Saddle Creek Logistics Services in Belton, MO is seeking an Industrial Engineer II to leverage expert-level skills across warehouse, fulfillment, and automation to lead high-impact projects. You will apply Lean Six Sigma, facility layout, and project management to drive continuous improvement, partner with operations leaders, and deliver standardized reporting and best practices across the organization.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, 3–5+ years of experience, and up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field required.
• 3–5+ years of experience in logistics and distribution processes.
• Lean/Continuous Improvement experience in warehouse environments preferred.
• Green Belt certification (or higher) a plus.
• Travel up to 40% within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Drive standardization across engineering functions including slotting and automation.
• Partner with site managers to support continuous improvement and operations excellence.
• Validate engineering solutions for sales proposals and pricing changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects.
• Develop reporting on program status and resource planning.
• Share engineering best practices across operations.
• Build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Support company-wide strategic initiatives.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Data analysis

Warehouse operations

Industrial engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD LT

WMS

LMS

PLC systems

Job description

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today. Note that if you are viewing this posting on an external job board (such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, etc.), unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by Saddle Creek.

Department: Innovation & Engineering Location: Belton, MO

Position Description

The Industrial Engineer II role leverages your expert-level technical skills across warehouse, omnichannel fulfillment, cross dock, packaging, and transportation operations. You will apply your expertise in project management, Lean Six Sigma, facility layout and design, productivity analysis, and warehouse slotting to lead high-impact projects and drive strategic corporate initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive standardization across engineering functions including slotting, warehouse mechanization, robotics, labor management, productivity benchmarking, and reporting.
• Partner with site managers and operations leadership to support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.
• Validate engineering solutions for new sales proposals and support operations leadership with pricing and scope changes for existing and prospective clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Business Delivery, LEAN, IS, Innovation) to deliver continuous improvement and engineering projects.
• Proactively develop and champion engineering initiatives that enhance operational performance and strategic value across the organization.
• Maintain and deliver standardized reporting on program status, project timelines, and resource planning to operations leadership and corporate engineering.
• Develop and execute processes to capture and share engineering best practices across operations and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, serving as the engineering advocate at all levels of the organization.
• Support company-wide strategic initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field required
• 3-5+ years of experience implementing and optimizing logistics and distribution processes
• Working knowledge of Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies in warehouse or distribution environments preferred
• Green Belt certification (or higher) a plus
• Travel up to 40% within the United States to support regional locations
• Expert-level understanding of distribution and fulfillment operations
• Experience with slotting methodology and optimization systems
• Proficiency in productivity measurement metrics and Labor Management Systems (LMS)
• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Deep expertise in material handling equipment (MHE), rolling stock, and automation systems
• Demonstrated experience with PLC systems and automation technologies to support process optimization and equipment reliability
• Experience with space optimization and creating AutoCAD facility layouts
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD LT
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels and with external clients
• Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies

Benefits

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursement
• Annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) match
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Employee assistance and identity theft protection
• Career development and opportunity for internal promotions
• Tuition reimbursement for further education
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Aff… as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders.

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Since 1966, Saddle Creek has grown from a family-owned warehouse in Lakeland, Florida, into one of the country’s largest family-owned third-party logistics providers. From day one, our associates have helped build Saddle Creek into the company it is today—serving customers, supporting one another and living our values of service, respect, accountability and integrity.

Here, you can build your skills, do meaningful work, and be part of a team that values people.

Will you join us?

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