Senior Industrial Engineer: Distribution Optimization

3M HEALTHCARE; Jeffersonville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead end-to-end distribution center process design and optimization, impacting speed to shelf, cost efficiency, and service performance.

You will analyze receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping to identify opportunities to increase throughput, reduce touch points, and improve overall flow. You will develop data-driven labor, automation, and layout strategies with ROI models to guide capital approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, or related field is required.
• 7+ years of industrial engineering experience in high-volume distribution, fulfillment, retail, e‑commerce, or 3PL environments (required).
• Experience supporting large-scale operations and complex supply chain networks
• Demonstrated success leading high-impact projects, including initiatives exceeding $1M in capital spend
• Hands‑on experience with labor standards, engineered labor systems, and warehouse management systems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable operational insights
• Proficiency with tools such as Advanced Excel, data visualization, and engineering or layout software
• Ability to influence cross‑functional partners and operational leaders without direct authority
• A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you are happy to step in wherever you’re needed

Responsibilities

• Develop business justification that supports ASO's strategy.
• Lead cross-functional projects using cutting edge retail industry concepts to reduce cost and improve profitability.
• Collaborate with vendors, engineers, DC leadership, DC maintenance, and senior leaders to understand material handling needs and conveyance, transport, and handling requirements.
• Evaluate current material handling processes, considering innovations in materials and methods.
• Recommend improvements to ensure most efficient and cost-effective handling procedures.
• Draft sketches, samples, technical documentation, user manuals, and written analysis of proposed designs or improvements to handling systems and other related elements.
• Estimate material needs, costs, and timelines for proposed projects.
• Facilitate installation, testing, and debugging phases of projects.
• Drive operational improvement initiatives in partnership with cross-functional team members and senior leaders.
• Provide actionable insights into MHE performance via data gathering, manipulation, synthesis, and modeling, and communication of recommendations.
• Evaluate MHE utilization and preventive maintenance programs and recommend improvements.
• Develop project plan and baseline analysis, implement process improvement, ensure desired results achieved, and continue assessment of new processes.
• Implement and design process improvement changes to increase performance and reduce overall operating costs.
• Mentor entry-level engineers and DC managers
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Academy’s policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Duties may change; Team Members may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Process Improvement

Analysis

Advanced Excel Skills

Operations

Strategy and Execution

Business Intelligence

Engineering Instruments and Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, or related field

MS Operations Management, MBA, Six Sigma – Black Belt preferred

PM certification preferred

Tools

MOST RFID

Robots

Warehousing Systems

Store Systems

DC automation

Job description

Academy is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead end-to-end distribution center process design and optimization, impacting speed to shelf, cost efficiency, and service performance.

You will analyze receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping to identify opportunities to increase throughput, reduce touch points, and improve overall flow. You will develop data-driven labor, automation, and layout strategies with ROI models to guide capital approvals.