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OnTrac is hiring a Regional Industrial Engineer!

Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding company where you can both learn and make a meaningful impact? If you possess a strong sense of empathy, enjoy assisting others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at problem-solving, we encourage you to apply today to connect with a recruiter!

Founded in 1986, OnTrac has evolved into the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S.

Location: Remotely with Preference of Dallas, Columbus and Chicago, New Jersey or PA  - This position may be performed remotely in states where the company is authorized to employ individuals. 

Compensation: The expected starting base pay range for this position is $105,000 - $157,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Employment Logistics:

The Industrial Engineer Senior Specialist serves as the regional owner of engineering standardization, responsible for creating, maintaining, and auditing standardized methods for facility design, dock layouts, sort point allocation, routing logic, staffing models, material flow, process documentation, visual management, and operating procedures. The role partners with regional operations to identify deviations from standard work, implement engineered solutions, and ensure consistent execution that improves network throughput, labor efficiency, service quality, and operational scalability.

Unpacking the Benefits:

Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package which may include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• Life and short- and long-term disability coverage 

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match  

• Flex vacation in states other than CA, CO, IL, MA, MT, and NE, with accruals up to 96 hours for first year of employment with tenure-based increases up to 160 hours 

• Two (2) floating holidays per year 

• Paid sick leave* 

• Six (6) paid company holidays 

• Two (2) weeks paid pregnancy disability leave, four (4) weeks paid parental bonding leave   

• Additional wellness and employee assistance programs 

Benefits eligibility and offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and company policies. 

The Must-Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience

• Advanced knowledge of industrial engineering principles, process standardization, labor planning, facility layout, capacity modeling, and continuous improvement methodologies in high-volume sortation and distribution environments. 

• Working knowledge of sortation operations, material flow, dock operations, transportation processes, and material handling systems, with the ability to develop standardized operating methods and engineered solutions.

• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time, with travel increasing to up to 50% based on business needs, project deployments, and operational support requirements.

Your Mission in Motion:

A summary of key responsibilities for the role is outlined below. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support business objectives. 

• Engineering Standardization & Network Design: Develop, implement, and maintain standardized engineering methods, facility layouts, sort point designs, dock assignments, material flow strategies, labor models, and operating practices across regional sortation and distribution facilities to ensure consistent execution and scalable operations.

• Operational Support, Process Analysis & Continuous Improvement: Partner with regional operations to identify process variation, analyze operational performance, conduct root cause analysis, and develop standardized corrective actions that improve throughput, labor productivity, service quality, and cost performance while ensuring sustainable execution. 

• Network Optimization & Capacity Planning: Lead engineering initiatives that optimize facility capacity, trailer utilization, cross-dock operations, routing strategies, sort point allocation, and package flow through data analysis, modeling, and engineered solutions that support network growth and operational efficiency. 

• Engineering Documentation & Governance: Develop, maintain, and govern engineering documentation, including standard work, process flows, facility layouts, labor standards, operating procedures, visual management tools, and engineering design standards to ensure consistent implementation across all facilities. 

• Operational Readiness, Compliance & Best Practices: Conduct engineering assessments, operational audits, and site reviews to verify compliance with network standards, identify improvement opportunities, support new site launches and process implementations, and promote safe, efficient, and standardized operating practices across the region. 

Paving your way to your success:

• You demonstrate strong communication skills and maintain professionalism across technical and operational teams.

• You apply strong problem-solving and analytical skills to diagnose issues and improve automation performance.

• You collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment.

• You develop solutions using limited information and precedent, adapting existing methods as needed.

• You apply sound judgment to determine the best course of action and work independently, with review at key milestones.

Posting Timeline:

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for at least 15 days from the date of posting

Disclosures:

*Washington state employees are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid sick leave annually. 

The salary range above represents the national range for this position. The salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at OnTrac, and the actual base salary offered may vary depending on several factors including, but not limited to: Geographic location, candidate experience and qualifications, job-related skills and competencies, market alignment, and financial considerations.  

Compensation decisions are made based on the specific circumstances of each hire to ensure fair and competitive pay. 

If you are excited to be part of our team and grow with our OnTrac family, we invite you to apply! 

OnTrac is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Lasership, Inc. dba OnTrac Final Mile with its affiliates, including OnTrac Logistics, Inc. (collectively, "OnTrac" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age. Join us in our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited to be part of our team and contribute to our talent acquisition efforts, we invite you to apply.