Engineering Manager – Transportation and Warehousing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee engineering projects within distribution centers and plant-based warehouses.

• Formulate strategies for enhancing warehouse processes and infrastructure that optimize asset utilization while keeping capital and maintenance expenses within budget.

• Provide enterprise-wide leadership and execution for powered industrial equipment (PIT) and industrial racking systems throughout the manufacturing and distribution network.

• Collaborate closely with automation and operations teams to ensure that facilities and equipment are prepared for automation.

• Create strategies for cost reduction and efficiency enhancements in your area of expertise.

• Manage warehouse operating budgets and assess trade-offs in capital investments.

• Investigate emerging technologies and evaluate their relevance across the distribution network.

• Establish strong partnerships with strategic suppliers to foster accountability, performance, and value.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics Management, or a related engineering discipline.

• At least seven years of experience in industrial engineering or logistics and distribution engineering.

• In-depth knowledge of warehouse infrastructure and building systems, including material handling equipment (MHE), racking, dock equipment, and drop lots.

• Proven experience in developing and executing programs from initial concept to implementation.

• Familiarity with material handling automation technologies such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs), automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), and conveyor systems.

• Ability to influence outcomes within cross-functional teams and third-party relationships without direct reporting authority.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills, including the ability to convey analyses and recommendations to senior leadership.

• Experience in driving programs and initiatives within matrixed organizations.

• Proven track record of building strong internal and external relationships and holding individuals and vendors accountable.

• Background in inventory management, warehouse operations, or related supply chain functions that closely interact with distribution operations.

• Project management experience for capital projects valued at up to five million dollars.

• Strong understanding of distribution operations and comprehensive supply chain management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support, and fitness reimbursement.

• Wealth: Competitive salary, bonus incentive opportunities, matching 401(k), and stock purchase plan.

• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning, and tuition reimbursement.

• Balance: Paid time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role), and volunteer opportunities.