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Sr Industrial Engineer – Supply Chain Network Optimization & Distribution Excellence
| Company | 3M |
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| Location | St. Charles, IL, USA |
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| Salary | $122292 – $149468 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in industrial/manufacturing engineering, operations research, finance, mathematics or statistics (completed and verified prior to start)
- Five (5) years of experience in network optimization within a distribution, supply chain, or logistics environment in a private, public, government or military environment
- Five (5) years of experience in Supply Chain Network Optimization tools such as Supply Chain Guru, JDA Strategist, Gurobi or Optilogic and industrial engineering methodologies
Responsibilities
- Lead and model network optimization scenarios, redesign distribution networks to improve cost efficiency, accuracy and throughput.
- Design, develop, and implement cutting-edge automation solutions within distribution centers, aiming to enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, and throughput.
- Drive the development and deployment of a comprehensive labor management program, including workforce planning, productivity measurement, and labor standards to optimize workforce utilization.
- Identify, analyze, and lead improvement projects across distribution centers, focusing on process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency gains.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Operations, IT, and Supply Chain, to ensure seamless integration of industrial engineering solutions and alignment with broader business goals.
- Manages financial aspects of a project team, including estimating expenditures, contributing to the creation of AFE, purchasing materials and/or services, monitoring and tracking costs, and payment.
- Manages business relationships across multi-disciplinary teams. Provides guidance and training to interns, new hires and other engineers. Participates in and leads teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution
- Distribution Automation technologies, labor management systems
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Lean Six Sigma, SQL, analytics and project management tools
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex systems and processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop innovative engineering solutions to drive improvements
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively present ideas and influence decision-making. Strong leadership and teamwork abilities, with a proven track record of successfully managing cross-functional projects
