Industrial Engineer II - Continuous Improvement

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Prince George, VA, USA
In-Office
Junior
Logistics
The Role
Support continuous improvement and engineering projects for warehouse operations: perform data analyses, develop layouts and material handling designs, generate AutoCAD-ready designs, create capacity and labor models, assist WMS slotting/configuration, manage vendor installations, and participate in Kaizen events to improve efficiency.
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Industrial Engineer II – Continuous Improvement

The Industrial Engineer II – Continuous Improvement is responsible for supporting projects that will improve our operations or provide a growth path for our clients. Develops and provides mathematical analyses to support Engineering recommendations for improvements. Participates in Kaizen events to reduce waste in our operations. Updates facility layouts and helps develop material handling equipment designs, storage media designs, process designs, slotting and pick path analyses. Other general outputs include capacity plans with noted constraints, warehouse utilization studies, and labor models and staffing plans.

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team:

  • Participates in the analysis of client data to determine order profiles, storage media application, product slotting, velocity, SKU affinities, and ABC analysis
  • Assists Operations leadership by creating and equipping them with reporting on various aspects of operational efficiency/inefficiency to facilitate continuous improvement
  • Performs detailed engineering on building/operational changes to take a design from conceptualization to full detailed design ready for implementation, by performing data analyses, providing material specifications, and generating final AutoCAD layout with fitment into the selected facility
  • Participates in scope confirmation sessions with client and/or Operations team; identifies changes to scope when they occur and provides necessary documentation and escalation
  • Prepares engineering documents to describe solution and detailed operating concepts such as storage and shipping capacity, zoning, slotting, waving, etc. and facilitates reviews with key work stream leads including engineering peers, WMS Implementation, and operations
  • Participates in the creation and/or update of WMS configuration files with all needed locations slotting/zoning/sequences/put-away and picking profiles for the facility and preparing slotting files and/or slotting tool for the facility
  • Manages material handling vendors through schedule, permitting, installation, commissioning, punch lists, etc. and validates all equipment installation and modifications, including necessary testing of automated material handling equipment.
  • As required and assigned
  • Supports GEODIS’ programs for Safety, Health, Environment, Quality , Ethics, Compliance, CSR and Sustainability

 

What you need: (requirements)

Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Process, Mechatronics or related engineering degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum 2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Must be familiar in CAD programs and SQL
  • 3PL warehousing, distribution center or fulfillment experience preferred
  • PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access  

What you gain from joining our team:

  • Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!
  • Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
  • 401k match
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
  • Free financial wellness programs
  • Daycare discount program
  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community.
  • + more! 

Join our Team!

  • Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview.

OR

Text DELIVER to 88300 to Apply1


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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Process, Mechatronics or related engineering
  • Minimum 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Familiarity with CAD programs
  • Familiarity with SQL
  • PC literate with experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access
  • 3PL warehousing, distribution center or fulfillment experience

GEODIS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GEODIS and has not been reviewed or approved by GEODIS.

  • Flexible Benefits Flexible plan design appears available, with multiple medical plan types including HSA-eligible options that can fit different budgets and needs.
  • Inclusive Benefits Coverage A broad set of core benefits is described as available, including health, dental, vision, EAP, 401(k), and PTO, aligning with what many expect from a large employer.
  • Pay Growth & Progression Pay progression is sometimes supported through periodic raise cycles and occasional bonus opportunities, which can provide a path to improving total earnings over time.

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The Company
HQ: Levallois-Perret
53,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1904

What We Do

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in four lines of business: Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express Transport, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 5 in its sector across the world. In 2022, GEODIS generated €13.7 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group. 

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