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CJ Logistics America · 3 days ago

Industrial Engineering Manager

Des Plaines, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

CJ Logistics America is seeking a dynamic Manager, Industrial Engineering to lead a team that supports over 50 Logistics Centers nationwide. This role focuses on driving transformative, sustainable change that reduces costs and elevates performance across the entire network.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

No H1B

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Prioritize and manage complex projects with limited oversight, ensuring the flawless execution and sustained adoption of corporate improvement initiatives

Cost & Performance Optimization: Utilize a metrics-driven approach to objectively assess and reduce costs in our existing operations

Team Development: Lead, mentor, and coach an Industrial Engineering team, conducting performance reviews and fostering a true team approach that leads to world-class performance and employee satisfaction

Technical Authority: Act as a technical liaison between your team, upper management, and field operations, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of all solutions

Innovation & Collaboration: Work with internal departments to develop new technology opportunities and maintain effective vendor relationships to ensure low-cost, high-value solutions

Resource Management: Manage team resource allocation to effectively organize and schedule people and tasks across our national network

Qualification

Industrial EngineeringCost OptimizationAutoCADTeam LeadershipRed Prairie/JDA DLxMicrosoft Office SuiteTransportation ExperienceInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering with 5+ years of experience in warehousing and distribution

1-3 years of supervisory experience

Proven experience designing and leading physical facility transformation solutions, including racking systems, material handling equipment, and new processes

The demonstrated ability to drive and sustain change without negatively impacting service levels

Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential, along with strong PC skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project)

Expertise with Red Prairie/JDA DLx Labor Warehouse Labor Management (WLM) and proficiency in key methodologies like engineered standards, MSD, and time studies

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

Experience in transportation and familiarity with simulation software

Ability to Travel up to 25%