Industrial Engineering Specialist

• General Summary

  This job independently leads labor standards updates, slotting optimization, and moderate‑complexity CI projects. Applies Lean / Six Sigma tools to diagnose performance issues and implement improvements with measurable results. Partners directly with Operations and IT and provide guidance to entry‑level engineers

  Primary Responsibilities

  • Lead DMAIC projects end-to-end: charter, baseline, root-cause verification, solution piloting, control plans with sustain audits.
  • Develop/maintain engineered standards and incentive plans aligned to safe methods and ergonomic best practices.
  • Execute detailed slotting studies (macro/micro) incorporating velocity, adjacency, cube utilization, and ergonomics.
  • Design minor layout changes; conduct simulation or capacity modeling for peak scenarios.
  • Assist in AMR/GTP pilot scoping: process selection, safety zoning, KPI definition, and ROI/payback modeling.
  • Create dashboards for leaders; standardize KPI definitions (on-time shipments, pick accuracy, dock-to-stock, capacity).
  • Leads small-scale CI projects and facilitates kaizen events; coach supervisors and associates; document standard work and visual management.
  • Other duties as assigned

  Required Qualifications & Experience:

  • BS in Industrial Engineering or related field
  • 2 years in 3PL/warehouse environments.
  • Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Advanced time study and PMTS proficiency; statistical tools for capability and variation analysis.
  • Strong skills in Excel/Power BI; AutoCAD/Visio for layouts; WMS/LMS data mining; basic SQL/Python.

  Preferred Qualifications & Experience :

  • Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Experience with slotting tools and WES/WCS interfacing; familiarity with AMR safety standards
  • Experience building ROI models and vendor evaluation scorecards.

  Skills & Abilities:

  • Project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and change management.
  • Business case development and benefits tracking; risk assessment.
  • Mentoring junior engineers and facilitating workshops.

Requirements, Perks, and Benefits (US -- Exempt)

Physical & Cognitive Requirements (With or Without Accommodation)

• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret information.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift.
• Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FedEx Supply Chain, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

E-Verify Program Participant

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FedEx Supply Chain is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact View email address on careers.fedex.com .

Perks and Benefits at FedEx Supply Chain (FSC)

• Competitive Pay: Competitive wages depending on your location and experience, paid bi-weekly for both full-time and part-time opportunities.
• 401K plan with company match after 1 year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Holiday pay and accrued paid time of programs ofering both Vacation and PTO
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one
• Basic life insurance
• Basic AD&D coverage
• Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for full-time employees after 180 days of service
• Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
• Paid bereavement and jury duty

Note: Pay is based on several factors including, but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education/training, and a candidate's work experience.

Job Disclaimer (US)

Please note that this job is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The Company reserves the right to modify duties or assign additional responsibilities as necessary to meet business needs.

Requirements, Perks, and Benefits (US-Exempt) Physical/Cognitive Requirements (with or without accommodation) * Ability to follow policies and procedures. * Ability to read, write and interpret information. * Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. * Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. * Ability to sit/walk/stand for duration of shift * Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions. * Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment. * Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds Equal Opportunity Employer FedEx Supply Chain, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability. * Know your Rights * Pay Transparency * Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) * Employee Polygraph Protection Act E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program: * E-Verify Notice (bilingual) * Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish) FedEx Supply Chain is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact View email address on careers.fedex.com Perks and Benefits at FedEx Supply Chain (FSC): * Competitive Pay: Competitive wages depending on your location and experience, paid bi-weekly for both full and part time opportunities. * 401(k) plan with company match after 1 year * Tuition reimbursement program * Holiday pay and accrued paid time off programs offering both Vacation and PTO * Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits available on day one * Basic life insurance * Basic AD&D coverage * Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D * Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for full time employees following 180 days of service. * Paid parental leave for both moms and dads * Paid bereavement and jury duty Note: Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education/training, and a candidate's work experience. Job Disclaimer (US) Please note that this job is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The Company reserves the right to modify duties or assign additional responsibilities as necessary to meet business needs.