[Remote] Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer
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 the Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will lead the development of design packages and collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Data Analytics team to analyze client data (order profiles, slotting, velocity, SKU affinity, ABC) and identify opportunities to improve flow, labor efficiency, and space utilization
- Translates data insights into practical, site-level actions by spending time in operations, observing workflows, and validating how the operation actually runs versus how it was designed
- Conducts onsite operational assessments to identify inefficiencies in layout, flow, labor utilization, and equipment usage, and develops clear, actionable improvement plans
- Designs end-to-end facility layouts, storage media, and material flow with a focus on scalability, flexibility, and the ability to continuously improve performance post go-live
- Prepares engineering calculations and documents that define both the initial solution and future optimization opportunities across storage, capacity, zoning, and workflows
- Supports business development by contributing to RFP responses, including identifying productivity improvement opportunities and long-term value creation for clients
- Evaluates and compares manual and automated solutions, building ROI and payback models that incorporate both implementation benefits and sustained performance improvement
- Leads detailed engineering for new business from concept through implementation, ensuring designs enable ongoing optimization and continuous improvement
- Partners directly with operations leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute continuous improvement work focused on productivity, throughput, and cost reduction
- Uses data, observation, and root cause analysis to diagnose performance gaps and implement corrective actions across labor, process flow, slotting, and equipment utilization
- Facilitates joint planning sessions with clients and operations teams to align on performance gaps, improvement roadmaps, and evolving business needs
- Builds and tracks KPIs (productivity, throughput, utilization, cost) and regularly reviews performance with operations teams to drive accountability and action
- Supports WMS and system configuration to ensure solutions are flexible and can adapt to ongoing process changes and improvement initiatives
- Manages material handling and automation vendors through installation and commissioning, ensuring systems meet performance expectations and improvement targets
- Provides post-go-live support focused on stabilization, performance tuning, and identifying additional improvement opportunities across the operation
- Acts as a hands-on change agent in the field, helping translate engineering solutions into executable processes with frontline teams
- Mentors and develops junior engineers, reinforcing a mindset of ownership, field engagement, and continuous improvement
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
- 4 years of engineering experience in supply chain management, logistics, warehousing or a related field
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- 8-10 years of experience as an Industrial Engineer
- Extensive AutoCAD experience
- Ability to travel up to 50%
- Time study measurement, such as MOST, a plus
- Third-Party Logistics (3PL) experience warehousing, distribution center or fulfillment experience
- Analytical
- Project and resource management experience
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Disability
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