Staff Industrial Engineer

ShipBob, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ShipBob, Inc. is seeking a Staff Industrial Engineer – Supply Chain Operations to design building layouts and product flows across our network, optimize processes, and lead continuous improvement initiatives with autonomy.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply Lean and Six Sigma methods, and travel up to 50% to support new facilities and operational performance. A strong IE background and 6–7+ years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience launching new greenfield operations facilities.
• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Experience launching process automation to optimize efficiency.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards.
• Six Sigma Black Belt and knowledge of lean and continuous improvement concepts and processes preferred.
• Experienced in project management.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain processes and procedures.
• Basic 2D/3D CAD software skills.
• A minimum of 6-7+ years of professional experience in Industrial Engineering.
• 50% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Develop new building layouts and designs to optimize ShipBob supply chain flows.
• Evaluate current supply chain practices and identify those needing improvement.
• Enforce quality control to reduce waste.
• Improve the efficiency of fulfillment and transportation processes.
• Evaluate employees’ tasks and responsibilities, identifying procedures or tools to improve productivity.
• Investigate, evaluate, develop project estimates, financial proposals, and manage a variety of operational projects.
• Facilitate and manage corrective and preventative action teams resulting from customer complaints, internal quality problems, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support to operations by spending time on the floor learning processes, troubleshooting, and guiding and/or participating on multiple process improvement teams.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams on new processes and equipment planning.
• Deliver variation reductions utilizing Process Control methodology.
• Define and document Standard Operating Procedures for new and modified processes.
• Identify and work to remove barriers that slow or prevent successful attainment of process improvement project goals.
• Manage process data collection and analysis as part of project tracking and completion.
• Assist with establishing and tracking key operational metrics.
• Follow Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management best practices and procedures.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Six Sigma Black Belt

Lean

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

Job description

As a member of theShipBobTeam, you will…

• Grow with an Ownership Mindset :We champion continuous learning and innovation.You’lltake on real problems,create tangiblesolutions, anddrive results that move the needleforShipBob,our merchants, and for your own professional growth.Ifyou’reready to do the most meaningful work of your career, this is the place.
• Collaborate with Peers and Leaders Alike: AtShipBob,leaders areaccessible;feedback flows in both directions, andeveryone, regardless of their seniority or role, steps up to help when needed.We hold each other tohigh standardsbecause we trust each other to meet them. That combination of transparency and mutual respect is what makes the work here feel worth doing.
• Experience a High-Performance Culture and Clear Purpose: We are results-driven andclear about what that means: ourgoals are specific, accountability is shared, and every team member can see how their work connects toour mission. When we hit milestones, we celebrate them together. When we fall short, we learn and move forward.

Title: Staff Industrial Engineer – Supply Chain Operations

Location: Remote but 50% travel is required. Remote in these states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, KS, KY, IA, ID, IL, IN, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI.

Role Description

The Staff Industrial Engineer – Supply Chain Operations will pave the way for future supply chain flows within our facilities. This role will develop and design building layouts and product flows to optimize for exceptionalmerchant experience and high efficiency. The role will operate with autonomy and serve as the decision-maker regarding building design. Solidlean/six sigma and continuous improvement experience will accelerate ShipBob’s growth, and the Staff Industrial Engineer – Supply Chain Operations will guide this by developing new programs and providing training/guidance to eliminate waste in our processes.

What you’ll do:

• Develop new building layouts and designs to optimize ShipBob supply chain flows.
• Evaluate current supply chain practices and identify those needing improvement.
• Enforce quality control to reduce waste.
• Improve the efficiency of fulfillment and transportation processes.
• Evaluate employees’ tasks and responsibilities, identifying procedures or tools to improve productivity.
• Investigate, evaluate, develop project estimates, financial proposals, and manage a variety of operational projects.
• Facilitate and manage corrective and preventative action teams resulting from customer complaints, internal quality problems, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support to operations by spending time on the floor learning processes, troubleshooting, and guiding and/or participating on multiple process improvement teams.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams on new processes and equipment planning.
• Deliver variation reductions utilizing Process Control methodology.
• Define and document Standard Operating Procedures for new and modified processes.
• Identify and work to remove barriers that slow or prevent successful attainment of process improvement project goals.
• Manage process data collection and analysis as part of project tracking and completion.
• Assist with establishing and tracking key operational metrics.
• Follow Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management best practices and procedures.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Experience launching new greenfield operations facilities.
• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Experience launching process automation to optimize efficiency.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards.
• Six Sigma Black Belt and knowledge of lean and continuous improvement concepts and processes preferred.
• Experienced in project management.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain processes and procedures.
• Basic 2D/3D CAD software skills.
• A minimum of 6-7+ years of professional experience in Industrial Engineering.
• 50% travel required.

Classification: Salaried, Exempt

Reports to: Senior Director, Fulfillment Operations

Perks & Benefits

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