Lean Warehouse Optimization Engineer

TiltEdge Solutions LLC; Benson (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TiltEdge Solutions LLC is seeking a Logistics Engineer - Warehouse in Benson, MN for a contract role focused on improving warehouse and logistics operations. The role emphasizes material flow, layout optimization, inventory management, and Lean methods to boost productivity and reduce waste.

You'll collaborate across functions—Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality—to standardize processes, develop KPIs, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, material handling, or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of Lean methodologies, process improvement, data analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with WMS, ERP, or SAP/EWM systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
• Experience with warehouse layouts, material flow optimization, automation, Power BI, AutoCAD, Visio, or similar tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze warehouse processes, inventory movement, labor utilization, and material flow to identify productivity, quality, and cost improvement opportunities.
• Develop optimized warehouse layouts, storage locations, staging areas, receiving/shipping zones, and picking locations to maximize space utilization and workflow efficiency.
• Evaluate warehouse capacity requirements and create plans based on inventory levels, production demands, and future business needs.
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement data-driven solutions to improve throughput and operational performance.
• Establish standard operating procedures, work instructions, and performance standards for warehouse activities.
• Lead or support continuous improvement projects from identification through implementation and results tracking.
• Evaluate material handling systems, warehouse equipment, storage solutions, and automation opportunities to improve safety, productivity, and cost performance.
• Support warehouse management system and ERP processes, including SAP/EWM transactions, inventory control, replenishment, and data accuracy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Project coordination

Kaizen / continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

Power BI

AutoCAD

Visio

SAP/EWM

Job description

TiltEdge Solutions LLC is seeking a Logistics Engineer - Warehouse in Benson, MN for a contract role focused on improving warehouse and logistics operations. The role emphasizes material flow, layout optimization, inventory management, and Lean methods to boost productivity and reduce waste.

You'll collaborate across functions—Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality—to standardize processes, develop KPIs, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.