Industrial Engineer

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Our client, a growing manufacturer with a commitment to operational excellence, is seeking a Supply Chain Industrial Engineer to join their team in a direct hire capacity. *This role can be based in Holland or Grand Rapids. Hybrid position- 3 days a week onsite, 2 from home. This role offers the opportunity to lead logistics planning and optimization efforts for new and existing projects, with a focus on lean principles, cost efficiency, and scalable solutions. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in logistics design, shop floor planning, and supply chain process improvement-especially within the automotive or manufacturing , the Supply Chain Specialist will play a key role in shaping the flow of materials across the plant network, supporting both current operations and greenfield projects. This is a high-impact role with visibility across operations, engineering, and supplier management. Key Responsibilities-Develop and implement logistics strategies for new projects, including material flow, line feeding, packaging, and spatial planning.-Calculate total logistics costs across transportation, packaging, warehousing, and inventory for project proposals.-Design and update shop floor layouts to support lean and efficient operations.-Support the launch of new projects and facilities with integrated logistics and supply chain planning.-Drive process improvement initiatives by identifying waste and inefficiencies using Value Stream Mapping and lean tools.-Standardize and optimize supply chain elements such as containers, racks, internal vehicles, and labeling systems.-Facilitate the implementation of lean material handling systems (, Kanban, AVs, kitting, and supermarkets).-Prepare data for negotiations with third-party logistics providers, including cost modeling and contract term tracking.-Create customized packaging and container solutions aligned with plant needs.-Apply global best practices across regional operations to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Qualifications-Minimum 2 years of experience in supply chain planning or logistics, ideally in a manufacturing or automotive environment.-Experience supporting new product or plant launches, with involvement in logistics cost analysis and material flow setup.-Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.-Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and act on complex data sets.-Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentations.-Working knowledge of supply chain planning tools and logistics optimization software.-Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.-Willingness to travel domestically to support projects and plant operations as needed. Preferred Qualifications-Prior experience in automotive manufacturing environments.-Knowledge of lean manufacturing systems and logistics automation.-Familiarity with global logistics standards and supplier negotiation processes.-Experience with internal logistics equipment and automated vehicle (AV) solutions.
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Grand Rapids

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