Industrial Engineer – Warehouse & Distribution Operations
Location: New Berlin, WI
Employment Type: Contract (Long Term)
Job Summary
We are looking for an Industrial Engineer to improve warehouse operations, labor productivity, material flow, and distribution processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in time studies, labor standards, Lean methodologies, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and standardize warehouse processes and operating procedures.
- Conduct time studies and establish labor standards.
- Optimize warehouse layouts, staffing, and material flow.
- Improve receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory processesImplement Lean, Kaizen, and 5S initiatives.
- Analyze warehouse KPIs and ERP/WMS data to improve productivity.
- Lead process improvement projects and reduce operational costs.
- Collaborate with warehouse, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in industrial engineering, warehouse operations, distribution, or continuous improvement.
- Experience with time studies, labor standards, and Lean principles.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and ERP/WMS knowledge.
- Good analytical, communication, and project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Experience with Power BI, AutoCAD, or warehouse automation.
Multi-site warehouse or distribution experience
“Tekshapers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.”
