[Remote] Senior Industrial Engineer - 1st Shift Job Details | GXO Logistics

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GXO Logistics, Inc. is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions. As a Senior Industrial Engineer, you will be responsible for facility layout and design, manpower planning, project scheduling and management, and supporting new business development while improving productivity and developing strategies for efficient work processes. Responsibilities Identify facility design requirements based on activity levels, product dimensional profiles and product flow and transportation methods Specify material handling and storage equipment solutions Recognize and specify use of automation where justified Identify office equipment and facility up-fit requirements Create equipment and operating supply lists, and provide purchase requisitions Develop IT equipment (hardware and cabling) requirements based on activity levels and work content Establish tasks and processes required to complete proposed work content Skills Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience 2 years of engineering experience in supply chain management, logistics, warehousing or a related field Experience with Microsoft Office Experience in an AS9100 or ISO9001 production environment APICS certification Third-Party Logistics (3PL) experience Extensive experience in quality, engineering, lean manufacturing and work cell manufacturing; ability to identify best practices in a high-volume production environment Experience with analytical tools such as flowcharts, Pareto charts, cause and effect diagrams, run charts, etc Project and resource management experience Benefits Competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more Company Overview Game-changing opportunities for our customers, employees and investors. Advanced automation that achieves logistics at full potential. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https//www.gxo.com/. Company H1B Sponsorship GXO Logistics, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 5 in 2022, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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