If you want to learn about the intersection of technology, innovation, and good old-fashioned teamwork, we might be a good fit for you. Wherever you start in the company, our hope is that it is a launching point to higher achievement. At ThriftBooks, your success is up to you. We are growing & looking for an Industrial Engineer to join our Innovations Team. This person will focus on processing center design, process engineering, and automation solutions that support and improve our nationwide ecommerce operations. This individual will lead the design and implementation of systems and processes across our warehouse network, with a strong emphasis on industrial automation and material handling systems. They will also work closely with our software development group to implement tools that enable scalable operations, reduce inefficiencies, and improve reporting and performance monitoring. What You’ll Do • Optimize processing center workflows, and automation systems. • Develop cost benefit analyses and financial models to support the processing center's requirements, designs, and alternative selections to existing systems. • Act as the primary contact for the software development (Operations Engineering) to design, test, schedule, and implement projects within the processing centers. • Support indirect procurement activities related to capital improvement projects, including vendor selection, RFP preparation, and contract evaluation. • Develop and maintain labor standards and the productivity monitoring system for the processing center as needed. • Manage capital improvement projects, including the development and execution of plans to support additional product lines or increased store volume and the development of estimates for the equipment, systems, and personnel needed to complete various projects. • Assist with the preparation of job performance instructions. • Research ergonomic and safety issues in the facility; make improvements as needed. • Provide technical support to the Maintenance, Operations, and Information Services groups located in the processing center. What You Need (Job Requirements) • Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar field. • Experience with financial analysis, financial modeling, profitability analysis and/or auditing techniques. • Experience with analyzing and reporting data to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions. • SQL and Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling). • Familiarity with Agile project management and collaborative software development cycles. • Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting aggressive deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates. • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. • Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills. • Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects. Travel: 25% - 50% travel depending on business needs Location: This position is hybrid, working in our Processing Centers & remote. You must reside in a one of these states where a processing center is located (AZ, TX, IL, or GA). Why You’ll Love It Here • Competitive compensation package • Earn Paid Time Off at Accrual Rate of 15-days per year • 6 Paid Holidays per calendar year • Medical & Vision Insurance • Dental Insurance • Company paid STD/LTD • Company paid Life Insurance • Annual bonus incentive • 401k match program • Professional development & growth opportunities • Work with nice, fun people • FREE BOOKS! All candidates must be willing to authorize a pre-employment background check. All applicants agree to the ThriftBooks Privacy Notice for Employment-Related Personal Data: https://www.thriftbooks.com/s/employment-privacy-notice/ #COR80 If you are ready for your next big challenge, we would love to hear from you!