Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer

Location:

Olive Branch, MS.

Shift: Monday–Friday 8 am–5 pm.

Employment Type:

Full Time Exempt.

The Industrial Engineer works closely with internal partners, operations leadership, and vendors to implement and support process improvement initiatives within the supply chain.

• Learn and analyze processes and systems across the supply chain, leveraging best‑practice methods and technologies to improve a fast‑paced retail business.
• Develop project justification skills including vendor selection, cost‑benefit analysis, and ROI estimation.
• Manage capital projects: requirements gathering, layouts, vendor management, timelines, and budget.
• Maintain the Labor Management Systems in both Distribution and Manufacturing facilities through the development of standard operating procedures, time studies, labor standards, and engineering configuration.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in a technically related field.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating distribution processes and identifying improvement areas.
• Capable of leading and managing projects to improve distribution processes, including planning, proposal, execution, and evaluation.
• Adaptability to changing business requirements and technologies, with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Desire for continuous learning and professional development, supported by project variety and vendor/technology discovery.

• Familiarity with simulation, data modeling, or visualization software.
• Experience in project management.
• Familiarity with automated material handling equipment or robotics.
• Familiarity with relevant software and tools such as WMS, LMS, WES, ERP.
• Lean Six Sigma certification – Greenbelt or higher.
• Experience in distribution or logistics.

• Able to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs or ladders.
• Able to walk throughout a large warehouse (typically 1 M+ sq ft).
• Able to stand for stretches of time (2+ hours).
• Willingness to travel (up to 50%).

• Generous discount on all Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. brand products.
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, time off to volunteer, matching gifts, community service program, and holidays (in some locations).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, including same‑sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans, and Pet Insurance.
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