Senior Industrial Engineering Leader - Logistics & Ops

Socket.dev; Frackville (PA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

ID Logistics is seeking a Senior Manager of Industrial Engineering to lead strategic engineering initiatives across a multi-site distribution network. The role combines hands-on engineering, customer engagement, and project leadership in a hybrid work setting with travel.

You will manage a team of engineers, develop roadmaps, and partner with IT, vendors, and operations to drive standardized, safe, high‑performing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field is required.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including leadership of engineering teams and large‑scale initiatives.
• 3+ years’ experience in operations, manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse environments, with demonstrated leadership in complex, multi‑site networks and strong knowledge of engineering support models in high‑volume, customer‑facing operations.
• Proven success leading continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business impact to ensure safety while improving cost, performance, service level, throughput or capacity.
• Advanced technical proficiency in Excel and/or Access
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Warehouse Management Systems
• Exceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and change management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, align cross‑functional teams, and lead through ambiguity in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow corporate and site‑specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report non‑compliance when observed.
• Observe all company safety rules and support enforcement and training as appropriate.
• Own the identification, prioritization, and execution of major continuous improvement and automation initiatives, including development of business cases, ROI analyses, implementation roadmaps, and post‑implementation performance validation.
• Lead and develop a team of Industrial Engineers and engineering leaders by building capability, establishing clear performance expectations, coaching talent, and creating succession plans that support long‑term organizational needs.
• Partner with assigned customers and facilities and take the lead to identify and then document best practices for layout design, process flow, productivity and others to ensure safety first, standardized, and efficient operations.
• Serve as a senior partner during customer solutioning and bid activities by shaping engineering concepts, reviewing pricing assumptions, supporting capital and vendor decisions, and presenting strategic recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Upon project approval, partner with IT, automation providers, integrators, controls teams, and operations leadership to govern systems integration, technology deployment, and solution validation, ensuring engineering designs translate effectively into sustainable operational performance.
• Establish and monitor engineering governance, KPIs, and reporting frameworks that measure service, productivity, utilization, quality, and capital effectiveness, and use insights to drive executive decision‑making and operational accountability.
• Collaborate with senior operations and customer leaders to develop long‑range engineering roadmaps that support network expansion, service innovation, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across the business.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Project management

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

ID Logistics is seeking a Senior Manager of Industrial Engineering to lead strategic engineering initiatives across a multi-site distribution network. The role combines hands-on engineering, customer engagement, and project leadership in a hybrid work setting with travel.

You will manage a team of engineers, develop roadmaps, and partner with IT, vendors, and operations to drive standardized, safe, high‑performing processes.