Manager, Industrial Engineering at Kane Logistics and ID Logistics Company

Country Club Hills, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

145000.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Systems Optimization, Project Leadership, AutoCAD, Warehouse Management System, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Microsoft Excel, Automation, Process Improvement, Customer Engagement, Team Development, Performance Metrics, Data Visualization, SQL

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

About Us 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 Manager, Industrial Engineering is a strategic, hands-on leader who partners closely with operations, customers, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable engineering solutions in a co-pack and warehousing environment. This role blends technical depth, customer engagement, and project leadership to drive process improvement, automation, and operational excellence across the network. The ideal candidate brings proven experience in industrial engineering, continuous improvement, and systems optimization, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and plays a key role in both new facility start-ups and ongoing operational enhancements. This position follows all corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and actively supports a strong safety and compliance culture. Work Location: Onsite – Chicago Metro Area (hybrid flexibility when feasible) Work Schedule: First Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Work Travel: Up to 30 domestic travel. Competitive Total Rewards Package: Attractive annual salary of $125,000-$145,000 plus a performance-based bonus, with benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and more. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENT * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 1–2 Industrial Engineers. * Demonstrate strong leadership and influence across cross-functional teams and stakeholders. * Drive engineering initiatives from concept through implementation. STARTUP, DESIGN & SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT * Support new facility start-ups by developing layouts, SOPs, processes, performance metrics, and operational structures. * Design warehouse layouts for new and existing facilities using AutoCAD. * Analyze storage, material handling, and zoning strategies to optimize warehouse flow and efficiency. PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & AUTOMATION * Identify, design, and implement continuous improvement and automation initiatives. * Develop ROI analyses and long-term automation and process improvement roadmaps. * Evaluate automation technologies, partners, and solutions aligned to business growth and customer needs. SYSTEMS, INTEGRATION & TECHNOLOGY * Partner with IT, integrators, and controls teams to test and validate system integrations, software, and automation solutions. * Ensure systems align with design specifications and operational requirements. CUSTOMER & COMMERCIAL SUPPORT * Collaborate with Operations and Solution Design teams during the bid process to develop, price, and present engineering solutions. * Develop bid documentation, support vendor selection, and ensure value-driven procurement decisions. * Work directly with customers to design and integrate tailored engineering solutions. ANALYTICS, PRODUCTIVITY & PERFORMANCE * Build tools and dashboards to measure service levels, productivity, and key performance indicators. * Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and capacity planning. * Apply industrial engineering principles and quantitative methods to improve utilization of labor, equipment, facilities, and capital. * Continuously assess and improve processes to enhance productivity, efficiency, and service performance. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited institution with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, OR * Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience * Experience working in an operations, manufacturing, or warehouse environment and/or with an automation provider, integrator, or retailer/e-commerce organization * Demonstrated experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization projects * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel * Working knowledge of AutoCAD * Knowledge of Warehouse Management System (WMS) features and functionality * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities * Flexibility and willingness to support systems and operational needs as required Preferred Qualifications * Basic working knowledge of Power BI * Foundational understanding of SQL * Experience supporting automation or systems integration projects * Exposure to data visualization, reporting, or operational analytics tools * Experience working in multi-site or high-volume distribution environment

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Responsibilities

The Manager, Industrial Engineering will lead engineering initiatives from concept through implementation while supporting new facility start-ups and driving process improvement. This role requires collaboration with operations and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable engineering solutions.