Industrial Engineer II

Barrett Distribution · Nashville, AR

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Level: Engineer
Team: Industrial
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 2+ years
Certification: Green Belt required
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level industrial role at Barrett Distribution (industrial) in Nashville, AR.

They ask for: 2+ years · degree required · Green Belt required
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Time studies
Day to day: relocation help

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Industrial Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $85k–$125k.

Median of the low and high ends of 91 live postings that list pay, out of 344 industrial engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Arkansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 8 other live industrial postings in Arkansas.

Experience asked: Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Lean 67%
✓ Time studies 33%
✓ Six Sigma 33%
AutoCAD 22%
Tooling 22%
✓ Green Belt 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Relocation help

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

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Pick 2–3 people on the Industrial team at Barrett Distribution
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
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Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is it more layout and capacity work, or time studies and standard work?
- The posting mentions a Green Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

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Qualifications

✓Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field required
✓Master's Degree strongly preferred.
✓LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt Certification required
✓Two (2)- Four (4) years' experience in business process engineering, warehousing, production environment, or related experience required.
✓Two (2)+ years' experience with Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing skills, preferred
✓Strong working knowledge MS tools, WMS functions, Six Sigma Tools, and CAD/Simulation.
✓Experience with work measurement tools strongly preferred
✓Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English (Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred).
✓Thorough understanding of business processes and process improvement
✓Ability to adjust training presentations to skill set of audience
✓Must demonstrate high level of interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work well under pressure and problem solve across a variety of business processes.
✓Able to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines. Strong emphasis on organizational skills and attention to detail.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

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Who We Are

Barrett Distribution Centers is a leader in providing customized third-party logistics, omni-channel distribution, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment services for customers in a variety of industries. More than anything else, we're a trusted consultant to our customers, working tirelessly to find solutions to their business challenges.

Here at Barrett, we're looking for smart, hard-working top performers who are interested in joining a fantastic team within a fast-growing company. If this sounds like you and you're looking for a new home that rewards excellent work, effort, and collaboration, Barrett is the place for you!

The Position

The Industrial Engineer II, reporting to the Industrial Engineering Manager, is responsible for providing engineering support to the distribution center operations process and design, as well as our customers' specific needs. The IE II will apply intermediate-level engineering knowledge to analyze data, identify inefficiencies and implement solutions to drive productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality across the operations.

This position works Monday through Friday, from 8am-5pm.

This position will sit in the Memphis or Nashville area; Barrett will consider relocation assistance for the right candidate.

How You'll Make an Impact

•Evaluates and optimizes configuration of new and existing processes, physical layouts, material handling equipment, and systemic setup for both standard and customer-specific operations across all assigned accounts and facilities.
•Leads large-scale improvement projects cross-functionally, developing comprehensive project plans for new business processes, executive initiatives, and best practice implementation - including mentoring more junior Industrial Engineers.
•Participates in RFP proposals with vendors for racking and material handling solutions; designs complex layouts, optimizes equipment and storage, and partners with operations to ensure feasibility using CAD cost comparisons.
•Applies Inventory and Production Control techniques to evaluate storage and throughput strategies, integrating advanced simulation and new technology with strong working knowledge of WMS functionality.
•Develops labor planning tools, time studies, and labor standards to drive productivity improvements and operational efficiency.
•Analyzes data to define requirements, establish baseline metrics, develop KPIs, and build ROI models to determine project viability and report on outcomes.
•Leads Lean events and applies Six Sigma tools (Pareto, Fishbone, and others) alongside BI dashboards and advanced analytics to produce measurable improvements and advise mid-level management.
•Leverages all available software tools and lean methodologies to maximize project impact, ensuring savings continuity of approved and implemented solutions.
•Reports findings through PowerPoint presentations, written reports, and verbal communication; occasionally works directly in warehouse functional areas to assess current state and define desired state/best practice.
•Performs other duties as assigned; moderate travel required to Barrett Distribution Center facilities (approximately 30% average, up to 50% during peak periods).