Overview
The Industrial Engineer is responsible for DC Design, SOP development, Labor Management, Slotting and Continuous Improvement of Sprouts’ Distribution Centers. This role applies industrial engineering principles, data analytics, labor management methodologies, and continuous improvement tools to optimize warehouse processes, material flow, facility layout, workforce utilization, and inventory movement. The Industrial Engineer partners with Distribution Operations, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, Transportation, Quality, and third-party logistics providers to drive operational excellence and support company growth.
This position is located in Fair Play, South Carolina. Our new Fair Play distribution center is targeted to open in August 2028. Upon the facility's opening, this role will be based at the distribution center and will transition to an on-site Monday through Friday work schedule.
Overview of Responsibilities
Operational Optimization
Analyze current warehouse processes to identify opportunities to improve productivity, throughput, and service levels.
Conduct time studies, workflow analyses, and labor standard development to baseline and improve the operation.
Evaluate slotting, receiving, replenishment, picking, loading, shipping, and inventory control processes with a drive toward continuous improvement and optimization
Enhance engineered labor standards and drive productivity, case pick accuracy, inventory accuracy, putaway, on-time release and other KPImetrics.
Implement process improvements that reduce operating costs and improve efficiency.
Drive systemic process improvement through partnership with technology teams with both existing and new WMS, TMS, LMS, YMS systems
Facility & Network Design
Design and optimize warehouse layouts, slotting strategies, and product flow
Own and continually optimize all DC operational SOPs
Assist in Capital Project justification and project engineering
Support capacity planning for seasonal demand, promotions, and business growth.
Evaluate automation opportunities, including conveyors, sortation systems, robotics, and warehouse technologies.
Model future-state warehouse operations and storage requirements data & analytics
Analyze operational data from WMS, LMS, and reporting tools with a focus on providing actionable results to DC operations teams
Develop KPIs and dashboards related to productivity, utilization, quality, and cost optimization
Identify trends, root causes, and performance improvement opportunities.
Provide forecasting, reporting, and workforce planning support.
Develop and own DC Capacity model
Continuous Improvement
Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Facilitate Kaizen events and process redesign workshops. Create consistency in process across the DC network.
Drive waste reduction, productivity improvements, and operational standardization.
Develop SOPs and best practices supporting operational excellence.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Operations, Transportation, Inventory Control, Quality Assurance, Finance, IT, and other departments as necessary.
Support implementation of new systems, processes, and warehouse technologies.
Assist with business cases and ROI analyses for capital investments.
Provide project management support for strategic supply chain initiatives.
Safety & Compliance
Ensure warehouse designs and processes comply with safety requirements.
Support ergonomic assessments and injury prevention initiatives.
Identify operational risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Assist with Food Safety, Risk, Regulatory initiatives
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Qualifications
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Engineering, or related field.
3–7 years of industrial engineering experience in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, or distribution.
Significant Experience with Warehouse Management and Labor Management Systems
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
Ability to work in AutoCAD or other design tools to enhance building designs
Ability to travel to Store Support Center and Other Distribution Centers as Necessary (Forecasted at 25% but will vary with ongoing project support)
Preferred
Grocery, retail, food distribution, or consumer goods experience.
Labor Management System (LMS) experience.
Significant Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Experience with automation and material handling systems, specifically Goods-to-Person, Pick Modules, Conveyor, etc
Knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics tools.
Core Competencies
Communication
Customer Focus
Driving for Results
Positive Approach
Benefits
In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:
Competitive pay
Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
Vacation accrual plan
Opportunities for career growth
15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
Company paid life insurance
Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!
Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:
Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
Health Savings Account with company match
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Company paid short-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
Paid holidays
Get Paid Every Day!
Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free . We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.
You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/ .
Why Sprouts
Grow with us!
If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.
At Sprouts, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture.
Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) create spaces for connection, support, and growth. Every team member is welcome to join one or more of our five groups:
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Together, these groups celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive.
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