Sr. Manager, Industrial Engineering

Company: ID Logistics
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

About Us:

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At ID Logistics we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where every team member is welcomed and valued. As a leading global 3PL (3rd party logistics) transportation organization with over 35,000 employees in over 400 sites across 18 countries, we pride ourselves on our customer first approach and commitment to operational excellence.

Position Overview:

The successful Sr. Manager, Industrial Engineering candidate is one who thrives in the technical aspects of the position and enjoys customer interaction and project management to support one of our largest co-packing customer. The successful candidate will bring experience in engineering solutions relative to automation, continuous improvement and operations excellence. They will follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed. In addition, the candidate will observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.

Work Location: The ideal candidate for this position would live in a commutable distance of Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, or Salt Lake City, UT.

Work Schedule: First Shift - Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Work Travel: 50% domestic travel.

Competitive Total Rewards Package: Attractive annual salary of $130,000-$140,000 plus a performance-based bonus, with benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and more.

Responsibilities:

Serve advisor to the customer Onsite operations, identifying automation best practices for the successful implementation of new automation systems.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence, motivate and inspire a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present ideas and solutions to stakeholders at various levels.
Manage a team of 2-3 engineers and act as a mentor and drive below engineering activities.
Work closely with primary integrator and advise on system adjustments while testing the equipment, controls, and software to ensure the functionality aligns with the design specifications.
Collaborate closely with the Operations and R&D teams (aka Solution Design team) during the bid process to identify, design, price, and present offers to the prospective customers.
Work closely with site operations and engineering team to develop a roadmap for sustainable processes and long-term automation project pipeline.
Identify automation partners, solutions, and technologies that best-fit ID Logistics' vision for growth in key industries and with key customers.
Work with network engineering team to define an automation roadmap to improve market competitiveness.
Investigate new automation solutions and technologies that will improve ID Logistics' market offering.
Develop bid documentation, coordinate the bid process, and assist with vendor selection to procure equipment/services at the best value for the customer while ensuring all design specifications are being achieved.
Collaborate closely with suppliers, site operations, IT, systems teams for planning and coordination of the automation projects.
Drive tasks to completion by the timeline, design criteria, and budget.
Act as a Project Manager on the coordination of all implementation teams (internal, vendors, customer) and efforts related to installation, testing, and commissioning of system.
Ensure efficient management of the automation system within the co packing through close interface with the Automation Maintenance Lead and the responsible supplier.
Identify faults, troubleshoot issues, and enhance control solutions for automated equipment.
Examine trends, analyze data to obtain insights for decision-making processes.
Drive continuous improvement to increase co-pack/warehouse productivity and expand capacity.
Support analysis and reporting operations.
Design and develop reports, and dashboards on KPIs to be shared with the customer.

Be part of a forward-thinking company that values creativity and continuous improvement. We offer opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing organization. Join a diverse, collaborative team that emphasizes respect and inclusivity.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, or other related discipline from an accredited institution with minimum 6 years of experience OR
Master's degree in industrial engineering, or other related discipline from an accredited institution with minimum 4 years of experience
History of executing major automation projects.
Top Level Organizational Skills.
Should have advance MS excel skills and basic knowledge of Power BI, basics of SQL.
Should have working knowledge of AutoCAD.

Preferred Qualifications:

Flexibility and willingness to support systems, as needed.
Effective Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Strong Problem-Solving Skills.
Knowledge of WMS feature/functionality

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Req Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision-FSA/HSA programs available-401K with matching program-Vacation and sick time-Friendly and Open-Door culture

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