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 ResponsibilitiesEngineering Leadership & Team DevelopmentLead, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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What We Do
ABOUT ID LOGISTICS:
ID Logistics is an international contract logistics group, with revenue of € 3.3 B in 2024. ID Logistics has more than 450 sites across 19 countries, representing more than 9 million square meters of warehousing facilities in Europe, America, Asia and Africa, with 42,000 employees. With a client portfolio balanced between retail, industry, detail picking, healthcare and e-commerce sectors, ID Logistics is characterized by offers involving a high level of technology. Developing a social and environmental approach through a number of original projects since its creation in 2001, the Group is today resolutely committed to an ambitious CSR policy. ID Logistics is listed on Compartment A of NYSE Euronext’s regulated market in Paris and are included in the SBF 120 index (ISIN Code: FR0010929125, Ticker: IDL).
