Industrial Engineer

Qualifications

Industrial Engineer – Building Products Warehouse Operations

Company: PrimeSource Building Products Location: Irving, Texas (Corporate Office) Reports To: Director of Strategic Projects Employment Type: Full-Time / Exempt Compensation: $80,000 – $100,000 annually (commensurate with experience)  Travel: Up to 50% (to distribution centers and project sites nationwide)

Why Join PrimeSource Building Products?

PrimeSource Building Products is one of the nation’s largest distributors of building materials and construction fasteners, serving thousands of dealers, distributors, and retailers across North America. We’re a company built on hard work, innovation, and teamwork — where every employee has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

As an Industrial Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of our warehouse operations by driving efficiency, implementing automation solutions, and improving the flow of materials through our nationwide distribution network. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and want to see your work directly influence operational excellence — PrimeSource is the place to build your career.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Projects, the Industrial Engineer is responsible for analyzing, designing, and improving operational processes within a building products warehouse environment. This position focuses on optimizing material flow, labor efficiency, layout design, and warehouse automation to support high-volume distribution, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery.

The role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring frequent collaboration with operations, logistics, safety, and IT teams across multiple sites to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. This position requires approximately 50% travel to PrimeSource distribution centers and field locations.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Partner with safety and maintenance teams to ensure all designs comply with OSHA, fire codes, and industry standards.
• Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials to ensure consistent performance across shifts.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for productivity, utilization, and order accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data analytics, root cause analysis, and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Evaluate and recommend warehouse management systems (WMS), automation solutions, and material handling technologies to increase throughput and accuracy.
• Lead Lean / Six Sigma initiatives targeting waste reduction, process flow improvement, and labor optimization.
• Collaborate with operations and IT teams to optimize system configurations, slotting strategies, and replenishment logic.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and process mapping to identify inefficiencies and develop engineered labor standards.
• Design and implement optimal warehouse layouts including racking, material handling equipment (MHE) placement, and traffic flow.
• Support new facility startups, expansions, and layout redesigns for improved efficiency and safety.
• Support cost modeling, capacity planning, and ROI analysis for capital projects.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Team-oriented mindset with hands-on problem-solving approach.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar layout design software for facility and workflow design.
• Advanced Excel and data modeling skills (Power BI or similar tools preferred).
• Solid understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS) and material handling equipment (MHE).
• Experience in time study, labor management systems (LMS), and engineered labor standards.

Education and Training Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field required.
• 3–7 years of experience in warehouse, distribution center, or manufacturing environment—preferably within building products, construction materials, or similar heavy goods industries.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) strongly preferred.
• Experience with WMS/LMS systems such as Manhattan, Blue Yonder, or SAP EWM preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, simulation modeling software, and data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety regulations and industrial facility standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. is fully committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, gender, religion, age, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other non-merit factors. All persons shall be afforded equal employment opportunity at PrimeSource Building Products, Inc.

PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. prohibits discrimination in all aspects of its personnel policies, program practices, operations, and relationships with employees and applicants, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, and merit promotion. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. promotes programs of affirmative recruitment and employment at all levels of the organization. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. subscribes to, and will implement to the full extent, all applicable laws that promote equality of opportunity.

PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity for success.