Industrial Engineer - Lean Warehousing & Logistics

Sonwil; Town of West Seneca (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonwil is seeking a highly analytical, hands-on Industrial Engineer to identify efficiencies, improve productivity, reduce costs, and support scalable growth across our distribution, warehousing, transportation, logistics, and support operations. You will lead CI initiatives from analysis through implementation and validation.

The role emphasizes process mapping, Lean Six Sigma, and data-driven decision making to optimize layouts, staffing, and workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial engineering, continuous improvement, warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience conducting process mapping and workflow analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficient with CAD software.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and develop actionable recommendations.
• Experience with CAD, Power BI, and SQL is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance.
• Conduct operational assessments and workflow studies across warehousing, transportation, logistics, and support functions.
• Lead continuous improvement projects from analysis through implementation and results validation.
• Develop and maintain process maps, SOPs, and workflow documentation.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other CI methodologies to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
• Analyze KPI trends and quantify financial impact of improvements.
• Support strategic capacity planning and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Advanced Excel

CAD software

Power BI

SQL

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Power BI

SQL

LMS/WMS/TMS systems

Job description

Sonwil is seeking a highly analytical, hands-on Industrial Engineer to identify efficiencies, improve productivity, reduce costs, and support scalable growth across our distribution, warehousing, transportation, logistics, and support operations. You will lead CI initiatives from analysis through implementation and validation.

The role emphasizes process mapping, Lean Six Sigma, and data-driven decision making to optimize layouts, staffing, and workflows.