Industrial Engineer 2
SYSCO · College Park, GA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Base pay
- $97k–$146k
- Travel
- 75%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at SYSCO (industrial) in College Park, GA. Communication – Can effectively and succinctly explain thoughts, ideas and information through written or oral communications.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, 5S, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Time studies
- Base pay
- $97k–$146k
- Day to day
- about 75% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Industrial Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $84k–$124k. This one lists $97k–$146k.
Median of the low and high ends of 84 live postings that list pay, out of 384 industrial engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 10 other live industrial postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 8+)
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 73%
- ✓ Six Sigma 45%
- Automation 36%
- ✓ 5S 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Industrial team at SYSCO
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Send a short, curious note
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- 3
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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 says about 75% travel. Between which sites?
- 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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Full description from SYSCOAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing the development and maintenance of engineered labor standards for the operations departments at Sysco Sites and other Functional/Business Units through engineered standards software applications such as MOST, Labor Management system and the use of other traditional Industrial Engineering methods. Responsible for managing and executing analytical evaluations of operational activities using various systems, such as Warehouse Management System, Labor Management system, Transportation systems, telematics, routing applications and other Business Technology systems via SQL/queries. Lead operations team in engineering related areas such as work methods, ergonomics, process improvement, production thru-put, equipment downtime, and safety of the operator. Leads onsite audits and performance validations with the engineering program including ensuring accurate system configurations. Responsible for ensuring all Warehouse, Transportation and Labor Management system parameters and configuration data are accurately maintained as well as providing timely issue resolutions with the systems. Conduct quality assurance reviews and audits pertaining to engineering documentation, validation of system configuration, formulation of data analysis and engineered standards updates (by job codes and departments). Applies advanced Industrial Engineering methods for development of labor models, simulation and congestion models, regression analysis to optimize operational proessess while maximizing resource utilization. Monitor associates' use of prescribed methods, performance and productivity to assist Operations Management in performing associate evaluations, identifying expectations regarding performance levels (labor system). Identify and quantify process improvement, value-add opportunities through data analysis, onsite observations and provide cost benefit evaluations for senior leadership decision-making. Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for topics, discussions, and projects related to labor utilization, equipment and facility design, and labor costs and productivity. Provide training on ELS, PWMs, Industrial Engineering, work measurement concepts and tools. Accept additional
responsibilities
or special projects as requested as other duties may be assigned.
## Essential Competencies
- ◆Problem Solving – Is able to address issues immediately and solve problems with effective solutions, 5S and continuous improvement experience very beneficial
- ◆Driving Results – Can plan work effectively and prioritizes tasks/goals and act upon with minimum delays to achieve expected outcomes, ability to influence others to implement change
- ◆Accountability – Is trusted and honest with work output, takes appropriate steps and ownership with solutions when issues arise and acts with sense of urgency
- ◆Communication – Can effectively and succinctly explain thoughts, ideas and information through written or oral communications
- ◆Flexibility and Adaptability – Can shift gears on priorities and manage change comfortably and demonstrate willingness to adapt to growth opportunities
## Education
BS degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Logistics. MBA is desirable but not required.
## Required Minimum Experience
Minimum 3+ years' experience in Industrial Engineering in large scale logistics or distribution environment or other industry regarding Engineered Labor Standards. Experience with Industrial Engineering concepts, Work Measurement, Standardization and Process Improvement project work. Experience with Time Study methodologies, MOST, MTM or Master Standard Data (MSD) including time study software and Labor Management Systems.
## Preferred Experience
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Lean concepts and methodologies. Prior experience in Consulting, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Warehousing or Facilitation of Process Changes.
## Abilities and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Industrial Engineering concepts in relation to work measurement and the economy of motion including labor utilization, work flow and layout, process improvement and standardization. Ability to effect
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## Job Description
Company: US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC
Sales Territory: None
Zip Code: 07305
BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com
## Summary of Job Purpose
The Industrial Engineer II, Supply Chain will implement and maintain the engineering program across warehouse and delivery operations for US and/or International locations. The engineer will work independently or with other engineers through the complete life cycle of engineering projects from initial audit through implementation. The Engineer II will work with Site Management to design and implement process changes and standards including supporting communication with employees. Assignments include data collection and analysis as well as providing guidance to more junior engineers. Work content typically includes Engineered Labor Standards (ELS) updates, implementation of work methods for warehouse and delivery activities, process improvement initiatives, system configuration and calibration, and continuous education of field leadership and associates on engineering matters. Areas of responsibility include standards development and maintenance, process and operational analysis using advanced Industrial Engineering principles, leading operating site audits, ELS implementation, Prescribed Work Methods (PWMs) training, field education and continuous process improvement projects.
