[Remote] Industrial Engineer (warehouse operations)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Premier Staffing Solution is recruiting an Industrial Engineer to support warehouse operations across multiple locations. The role leads material handling equipment strategies, cost-reduction initiatives, energy-efficiency programs, and full-cycle engineering projects involving forklifts, batteries, telemetry, vendors, and warehouse technologies.
Responsibilities
- Research, recommend, and specify material handling solutions for various applications across manufacturing and warehousing logistics
- Develop and execute replacement strategies, budgets, project plans, and timelines
- Stay current on mobile equipment trends, battery technologies (Lithium, Fast Charge, Opportunity Charge, etc.), and energy consumption strategies
- Lead initiatives such as propane-to-electric lift conversions, electric yard spotters, and green energy credit programs
- Implement telemetry systems to optimize mobile equipment usage and performance
- Analyze maintenance and repair trends with vendors and operations leaders to identify cost-saving solutions
- Create business cases and capital acquisition requests for equipment purchases or leases
- Manage projects and assets using SAP
- Collaborate with Procurement on equipment purchasing, scheduling, and setup
- Serve as a liaison between Manufacturing, Distribution Operations, Engineering, IT, and external solution providers
- Recommend new warehouse/distribution center technologies based on operational needs
- Communicate effectively with Engineering and Operations leadership
- Provide technical troubleshooting and ongoing support
- Offer insights into processes affecting direct and indirect operating costs
- Uphold and promote customer’s corporate safety standards
Skills
- NO C2C/C2H and NO VISA sponsorship
- Location: Remote with 50% travel involved (Tuesday - Thursday)
- BS degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering required (no technology degree)
- 5-7 years, 3 years minimum of experience in multi-facility distribution operations - Multi- site distribution or manufacturing experience . Not just single plant
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams
- High analytical ability; skilled in data analysis and clear communication (written and verbal)
- Ability to create, view, and interpret CAD drawings
- Forklift / material handling equipment ownership
- CapEx projects (equipment replacement, upgrades)
- Vendor/OEM coordination
- Data-driven decisions (maintenance, usage, cost)
- Preferred – Greater Chicago, IL; Greater Atlanta, IL; Greater Dallas, TX. Otherwise, proximity to a major airport is ideal
- Experience with various types of material handling equipment and storage/retrieval systems
- Familiarity with SAP for project management
- Background in warehouse data analytics and telemetry systems
Benefits
- Remote work with 50% travel involved (Tuesday–Thursday)
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