Industrial Engineer I

Industrial Engineer I

Location: Oklahoma City, OK, US, 73120 Req ID: 478560 Welcome to Love's! Our Distribution and Transportation Department is seeking an Industrial Engineer I to support operational excellence initiatives across distribution centers and tire retread manufacturing facilities by applying foundational industrial engineering principles to improve safety, quality, productivity, and process consistency. This entry-level engineering role partners with operations teams to collect data, document workflows, and support continuous improvement initiatives within warehouse and manufacturing environments. Under the guidance of senior engineers, the Industrial Engineer I develops capability in Lean manufacturing, time studies, material flow analysis, and standardized work documentation while gaining exposure to tire retread production processes such as inspection, buffing, building, curing, and finishing operations. This role is designed to build technical capability and operational knowledge necessary to progress into project leadership responsibilities as an Industrial Engineer II.

Job Functions:

• Continuous Improvement Support
• Manufacturing & Retread Operations Support
• Material Flow & Operational Support
• Data Collection & Work Measurement
• Standard Work & Documentation
• Project Support
• Safety & Compliance

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline (required)
• 0–2 years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing, distribution, or related operations
• Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, logistics, or engineering environments (preferred)
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles (preferred)
• Experience in tire manufacturing, rubber processing, or retread operations (a plus)
• Up to 50% overnight travel may be required to support multi-site operations, process improvement initiatives, and engineering project execution.
• Must have a valid driver's license

Skills:

• Foundational knowledge of industrial engineering concepts
• Basic understanding of manufacturing or warehouse operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collect and interpret operational data
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
• Exposure to SAP ERP, Manhattan and/or SAP WMS, MES, or similar systems (a plus)

Typical Physical Demands:

• Active role requiring frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping
• Ability to work within operational and production environments
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate tools and equipment
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision to perform job functions effectively

Background Checks: All offers of employment may be conditioned on receipt of a background check report and/or drug screen that is acceptable to Love's

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working within a fast-paced distribution center and tire retread plant environment where there may be wide temperature variations depending on weather conditions. While performing duties, the employee is frequently exposed to industrial noise, dust and rubber materials, cleaning solutions and industrial chemicals, powered material handling equipment, commercial truck traffic, and production/retread machinery.

WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work extended hours, including weekends, based on business needs

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support engineering, operational priorities, and evolving business needs.

CULTURE & VALUES : Demonstrate and promote Love's Core Values, including: Focus on the Customer, Integrity, Strong Work Ethic, Innovative Thinking, and Perserverence. Employees are expected to model these values in daily interactions and operational decision-making.

EEO STATEMENT: Love's Travel Stops Inc. and Its Affiliates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.