Industrial Engineer, Labor Management & Distribution Science

Industrial Engineer, Labor Management Systems & Distribution Excellence

Collaborate with innovative 3

Mers around the world. This position offers an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government, or military experience to a 3M career.

• Labor Management Program Implementation: drive development and deployment of a comprehensive labor management program, including workforce planning, productivity measurement, and labor standards to optimize workforce utilization.
• Lead Automation Projects: design, develop, and implement cutting‑edge automation solutions within distribution centers, aiming to enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, and throughput.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives: identify, analyze, and lead improvement projects across distribution centers, focusing on process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency gains.
• Data Collection and Reporting: gather, analyze, and report on key performance metrics related to distribution center operations, providing actionable insights for decision‑making.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  work closely with cross‑functional teams, including Operations, IT, and Supply Chain, to ensure seamless integration of industrial engineering solutions and alignment with broader business goals.
• Financial Responsibility: manage financial aspects of a project team, including estimating expenditures, contributing to AFEs, purchasing materials and/or services, monitoring and tracking costs, and payment.
• Project Management: manage multiple projects simultaneously; provide guidance and training to interns, new hires, and other engineers; participate in and lead teams.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in industrial/manufacturing engineering, operations research, statistics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a labor management program, engineering labor standards within a distribution or fulfillment center.
• 3+ years of experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD tool.
• 3+ years of experience with Lean Six Sigma methodology.
• 3+ years of experience with SQL.
• Experience with distribution automation technologies.
• Proficiency in SQL, analytics, simulation, and project management tools.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills, ability to analyze complex systems and develop innovative engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills and a proven track record of managing cross‑functional projects.

Location:

Dekalb, IL.

Travel: up to 25% domestic/international.

Relocation assistance may be authorized.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship for a visa.

3M offers programs to enhance physical and financial well‑being and competitive pay and benefits. Compensation is between $124,127 and $151,710 for base pay plus variable incentive pay.

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.