Senior Industrial Engineer

Saddle Creek; Town of Walton (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus eligibility

401(k) match

Vacation and holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saddle Creek is looking for a Sr. Industrial Engineer in Walton, NY. The role involves leveraging technical skills to optimize logistics and warehouse operations. Responsibilities include driving standardization, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with teams for engineering projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and 5-7 years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) match, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in logistics and distribution processes.
• Green Belt certification (or higher) preferred.
• Experience with slotting methodology and optimization systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive engineering standardization across warehouse functions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives with site managers.
• Develop and execute engineering initiatives to enhance performance.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

AutoCAD

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD LT

Job description

*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. Our recruiters look forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements.***Department:** Innovation & Engineering**Location:** Walton (On-Site) **Position Description** The Sr. Industrial Engineer 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* 5 -7+ 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 **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities*** 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 #LI-LB1.## **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 disabilitySaddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer, 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. View the EEO poster . View the E-Verify Posting .Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.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.