Lead Industrial Engineer

White Cap • Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania • 1w ago

A position at White Cap isn't your ordinary job. You'll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.

The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Job Summary

Responsible for spearheading the design, optimization, and strategic planning of enterprise-level distribution center operations. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, scalability, and safety through data-driven engineering solutions and leads cross-functional initiatives, applying advanced analytics, layout optimization, and process improvement methodologies to align infrastructure and supply chain capabilities with long-term business objectives.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

- Leads the design and optimization of distribution center layouts to improve space utilization, safety and scalability.

- Collaborates cross-functionally with Real Estate, IT, Supply Chain and Construction and Material Handling vendors to align infrastructure with strategic goals.

- Develops and evaluates data driven solutions for slotting, capacity planning, and material flow using simulation and optimization tools.

- Builds and presents business cases with cost-benefit analysis, risk assessments, and performance metrics to support decision making.

- Manages project lifecycles from the requirements gathering through implementation, ensuring timely and effective execution.

- Conducts root cause analysis to identify operational inefficiencies and drives corrective actions that promote continuous improvement.

- Researches and applies industry best practices and emerging technologies to enhance distribution center performance.

- Utilizes advanced analytics and visualization tools to communicate insights and support strategic planning.

- Partners with associates across departments to foster a culture of teamwork, transparency, and shared accountability.

- Champions White Cap's TRUSTED values by modeling safety, excellence, urgency, and service in all initiatives and interactions.

Nature and Scope

Displays the highest level of critical thinking and analysis in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-departmental problems. Makes prompt, sound decisions when faced with complex and often contradictory alternatives that result in successful outcomes.

Operates with considerable latitude. Situations may have little or no precedent requiring original or new concepts or approaches without guidance from others. Reaches decisions under conditions of uncertainty.

Develops or engages/directs others in developing innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and operating problems; cross-departmental considerations are often present.

Work Environment

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Typically requires overnight travel 20-50% of the time.

Education and Experience

Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally, 8+ years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 5+ years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain or related field.

Proficiency in layout and design tools: AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, or similar CAD software.

Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle)

Advanced Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Programming or scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, SQL) for data analysis and automation is a plus.

This is a Hybrid role: On-site when not on traveling.

If you're looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can't wait to meet you.

Functional Area Corporate Operations

Work Type Hybrid

Recruiter Haynes, Steven

Req ID WCJR-036402

White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.

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