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 be responsible for leading the development of design packages and collaborating with teams to identify opportunities for improving operational efficiency and productivity.

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
• A generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Disability

Company Overview

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