Senior Logistics Solutions Engineer - Lean & Automation

GXO Logistics, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer to drive operational solutions that connect design, implementation, and operations across customer sites.

You will evaluate facility layouts, staffing, automation strategies, and risk, supporting site launches, production readiness, and continuous improvement to optimize GXO operations. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams, develop business cases, and lead production readiness testing and KPI reporting to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent related work or military experience.
• 4+ years of related work experience
• Ability to travel 50-75% of the time
• Strong knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Continuous Improvement
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to analyze data, processes, systems, and procedures
• Experience using flow charts, Pareto charts, cause-and-effect diagrams, and run charts
• Extensive knowledge of warehouse operations and supply chain management
• Strong knowledge of Lean Warehousing and warehouse/supply chain processes
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly

Responsibilities

• Partner with Solutions Engineering to provide Operations input on productivity rates, layouts, and staffing
• Provide SME on constraints, labor, system capabilities, and automation to develop executable solutions
• Review KPIs, SLAs, cost models and operational risks
• Participate in Joint Planning Sessions with customers and Implementation teams
• Support Operations training and UAT while developing ramp plans
• Develop and execute Production Readiness Test cases and document results
• Ensure KPI reporting is established prior to launch and support transition to site Operations
• Provide on-site support during implementation and site launches to ensure alignment with design
• Conduct Continuous Improvement analyses to identify cost savings and productivity gains
• Develop business cases and lead CI projects including time studies, pilots, simulations
• Develop work instructions and update SOPs for consistent operations
• Present analysis and project results to leadership

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Warehouse operations knowledge

SQL

Process analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SQL

Excel

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer to drive operational solutions that connect design, implementation, and operations across customer sites.

You will evaluate facility layouts, staffing, automation strategies, and risk, supporting site launches, production readiness, and continuous improvement to optimize GXO operations. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams, develop business cases, and lead production readiness testing and KPI reporting to