Senior Industrial Engineer

GXO Logistics, Inc.

. Lead continuous improvement initiatives across 3PL warehouse operations to improve productivity, quality, safety, service and cost performance .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma, with a strong focus on optimizing warehouse operations and enhancing productivity. Proficient in data analysis, project leadership, and developing engineered labor standards to drive measurable performance improvements.

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Lean Six Sigma Green BeltContinuous Improvement MethodologiesData AnalysisProject LeadershipEngineered Labor Standards

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Hard Skills

Industrial EngineeringOperations EngineeringWarehouse OptimizationTime StudiesPerformance ReportingRoot Cause AnalysisValue Stream MappingWorkflow AnalysisLabor PlanningMaterial Flow Optimization

Soft Skills

CollaborationFacilitationProblem-SolvingCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAnalytical ToolsPerformance Reporting ToolsFlowchartsPareto ChartsCause and Effect DiagramsRun ChartsValue Stream Maps

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Black BeltLean Six Sigma Green BeltAPICS Certification

Industry Keywords

Third-Party Logistics (3PL)Warehouse OperationsDistributionLogisticsSafety ComplianceOperational PerformanceProductivity ImprovementQuality ImprovementCost Performance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead continuous improvement initiatives across 3PL warehouse operations to improve productivity, quality, safety, service and cost performance
Analyze operational data, labor performance, workflow constraints and facility layouts to identify root causes and improvement opportunities
Develop, validate and maintain engineered labor standards, work methods and productivity targets for warehouse processes
Partner with operations, inventory, quality, safety and IT teams to implement sustainable process improvements and standard work
Facilitate kaizen events, value stream mapping, time studies and other Lean tools to reduce waste and improve throughput
Support facility layout changes, slotting improvements, labor planning and material flow optimization based on business volume and customer requirements
Track project benefits, savings, performance improvements and adoption of new processes to ensure measurable business impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management or equivalent related work or military experience
4 years of industrial engineering, continuous improvement or operations engineering experience in warehousing, distribution, logistics or a related environment
Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies to improve operational performance
Experience with Microsoft Office, data analysis and performance reporting tools
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, APICS or similar certification preferred
Third-Party Logistics (3PL) warehousing or multi-customer distribution experience preferred
Experience developing engineered labor standards, conducting time studies and improving warehouse work methods preferred
Experience with analytical tools such as flowcharts, Pareto charts, cause and effect diagrams, run charts, value stream maps and root cause analysis preferred
Project leadership experience with demonstrated ability to deliver measurable productivity, quality, safety or cost improvements preferred
May be required to pass a pre-employment drug test following a conditional offer
Must comply with GXO policies and applicable CDC, OSHA, state and local COVID safety requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan
Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans