Manager, Industrial Engineering

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.

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