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Industrial Engineer

Sonwil Distribution Center, Inc. · sonwil.com
West SenecaSenior5+ yrs
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Industrial engineering.

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Details

Found
28 d ago · posted 2026-09-10
Location as listed
West Seneca, NY, US
Role
Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer
Source
The company’s own careers site

Full description

Job purpose Sonwil is seeking a highly analytical, hands-on Industrial Engineer to identify efficiencies, improve productivity, reduce costs, and support scalable growth across our distribution, warehousing, transportation, logistics, and support operations. Duties and responsibilities Continuous Improvement • Identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance. • Conduct operational assessments and workflow studies across warehousing, transportation, logistics, and support functions. • Lead continuous improvement projects from analysis through implementation and results validation. • Develop and maintain process maps, standard operating procedures, and workflow documentation. • Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and improve efficiency. Warehouse & Distribution Engineering • Analyze warehouse layouts, slotting strategies, picking methods, travel paths, and storage utilization. • Evaluate labor utilization, staffing models, productivity metrics, and workforce deployment. • Recommend process changes, automation opportunities, equipment improvements, and facility modifications. • Support new customer implementations by designing efficient operational workflows. • Assist with distribution center expansion, relocation, and facility optimization projects. Data Analysis & Reporting • Develop operational dashboards and performance scorecards. • Analyze KPI trends including: • Throughput • Labor productivity • Inventory accuracy • Cycle times • Order accuracy • Dock-to-stock performance • Utilization rates • Overtime usage • Cost per unit metrics • Conduct time studies and labor standards analysis. • Quantify financial impact of improvement opportunities and implemented changes. Strategic Project Support • Support business growth initiatives through operational modeling and capacity planning. • Partner with Operations, Safety, Transportation, Facilities, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Finance teams on cross-functional initiatives. • Participate in capital expenditure evaluations and ROI analyses. • Assist leadership with long-term facility and network planning. Change Management • Present findings and recommendations to operational and executive leadership. • Facilitate improvement workshops and employee engagement sessions. • Provide training and support during implementation of new processes. • Monitor project outcomes and ensure sustained operational improvements. Qualifications Required • Bachelor's degree in: Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, Operations Management, Related field • Relevant experience in lieu of degree would also be considered. • 5+ years of experience in industrial engineering, continuous improvement, warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain operations. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Experience conducting process mapping and workflow analysis. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. • Ability to analyze large data sets and develop actionable recommendations • Proficient with CAD software. • Excellent communication and presentation skills. Preferred • Knowledge of automation technologies • Experience within a warehouse, distribution, logistics, or 3PL environment. • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification. • Experience with: Labor management systems (LMS); Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); Transportation Management Systems (TMS) • Power BI; SQL Safety Requirements • Comply with all posted safety requirements and company safety policies while in headquarters and operational areas. • Wear closed-toed shoes while in warehouse, fulfillment, or other operational areas. • Wear a safety vest and any other required personal protective equipment as directed by company policy, customer requirements, or site-specific procedures. Physical requirements • Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods during the assigned shift. • Ability to bend, reach, climb, and perform other physical movements required in a warehouse and fulfillment environment. • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, as operationally required. Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

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