Industrial Engineer

About the Role

This role is responsible for delivering lean and operational improvement projects across warehouse operations, from opportunity identification and solution development to on-site implementation, benefit validation, and operational handover. The primary focus is improving productivity, cost, capacity, and process performance through practical execution. The role also manages equipment implementation, automation, and warehouse modification projects that support these improvements.

Responsibilities

• Improvement Opportunity Identification: Work closely with operations to identify bottlenecks, waste, and improvement opportunities across inbound, storage, picking, and outbound processes. Prioritize projects based on operational needs, expected benefits, and implementation feasibility.
• Process Analysis & Solution Development: Conduct on-site observations, time studies, value stream mapping, and data analysis to identify root causes and develop practical solutions involving workflows, manpower, equipment, layout, and systems.
• End-to-End Project Delivery: Own improvement projects from scope definition and planning through implementation, acceptance, and handover. Manage schedules, resources, costs, risks, and action plans to ensure timely delivery.
• On-Site Implementation: Lead trials, coordinate implementation activities, resolve execution issues, and work with frontline teams to ensure solutions are practical, adopted, and sustained in daily operations.
• Lean Tools Deployment: Apply tools such as Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Kanban, and line balancing to improve operational efficiency and process stability.
• Equipment & Site Improvement Projects: Manage equipment introduction, automation, layout changes, equipment relocation, and infrastructure modifications supporting operational improvements. Coordinate requirements, vendor proposals, procurement, installation, commissioning, and acceptance with relevant technical teams.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Align operations, engineering, maintenance, IT, EHS, procurement, and external vendors on requirements, responsibilities, and milestones. Proactively resolve obstacles and escalate issues when necessary.
• Process Standardization & System Coordination: Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process standards. Work with IT and system teams to implement workflow improvements and validate operational requirements.
• Performance & Benefit Tracking: Establish project baselines and KPIs, track implementation progress, and validate results with operations and finance where applicable. Monitor performance after implementation to ensure benefits are sustained.
• Training & Continuous Improvement: Deliver practical training and coach supervisors and team leaders on new processes and lean tools. Complete project documentation, lessons learned, and operational handover to support continued improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Operations Management, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in lean, continuous improvement, industrial engineering, or operational improvement project delivery, preferably within warehousing, logistics, e-commerce, or manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience independently delivering improvement projects with measurable results in productivity, cost reduction, capacity, quality, or lead time. Candidates should be able to clearly explain their own contribution, implementation approach, and achieved results.
• Strong practical knowledge of lean tools, process analysis, time studies, root cause analysis, and standard work, with the ability to translate analysis into executable actions.
• Solid project management skills, including scope definition, scheduling, resource coordination, risk management, and implementation follow-up.
• Experience developing SOPs, implementing process changes, and training frontline teams.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive execution across departments and external vendors.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and project tracking. Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is preferred.
• Good command of spoken and written English, including the ability to participate in project discussions and deliver presentations and training.
• Comfortable working regularly on the warehouse floor and taking ownership of on-site implementation and issue resolution.

Preferred Skills

• Equipment installation, automation implementation, or warehouse modification projects.
• Coordination with WMS, WCS, or other operational system teams.
• ROI analysis and project benefit validation.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or PMP certification.

Workmode： Fully Onsite, in Guarulhos