Industrial & Systems Engineer, Continuous Improvement I

Industrial & Systems Engineer, Continuous Improvement I McLane Company - Lakewood, WA

Posted: 5/2/2026 - Expires: 7/31/2026

Job ID: 293389362

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Description

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America's most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

Are you driven to improve processes, elevate performance, and influence results across largescale operations? We are looking for an Industrial and Systems Engineer who thrives in fastpaced environments and wants handson impact through continuous improvement initiatives nationwide.

You must live in a location with convenient access to a major airport, as this requires approximately 75% travel. You must also be located within a reasonable distance of any McLane location, allowing you to work from a Distribution Center during weeks when travel is not required. Preferred locations include San Bernardino, CA; Kissimmee, FL; and Lakewood, WA.

Benefits you can count on

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What You'll Do

• Lead time studies and labor optimization efforts
• Analyze operational data and identify improvement opportunities
• Support Labor Management Systems and engineered standards
• Partner with site leadership to implement sustainable solutions
• Present improvement recommendations to leadership
• Travel up to 75% to support field operations

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering preferred
• Other applicable engineering degrees considered
• Experience with time studies and continuous improvement methods
• Knowledge of Manhattan WMOS, Manhattan Active, or Blue Yonder preferred
• Labor Management, MOST, and engineered standards experience
• Working knowledge of Oracle SQL and Microsoft Office 365
• Strong oral and written communication skills with confidence presenting to leaders
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Why Join Us

• High visibility role with real operational impact
• Exposure to diverse sites and complex challenges
• Opportunity to grow your CI and engineering career
• Collaborative culture that values innovation and results

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed
• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Primary Location

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United States-Florida-See GeoCities

Other Locations

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United States-Texas-Temple, United States-Washington-Lakewood, United States-Florida-Kissimmee, United States-California-San Bernardino

Work Locations

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Remote/Travel- FL (B)

Street address not available

See GeoCities

32789

Business Unit

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MC999

Job

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Continuous Improvement

Schedule

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Full-time

Shift

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1st - Day

Employee Status

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Regular

Equal Opportunity Employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Job Summary

Veteran Preference

Company Details Company McLane Company Industry General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers Job Information Location Lakewood, WA Website Job Type Full Time Employee Experience Less than 1 Year Education Level Bachelor's degree Job Position 1 Position(s) Open Duration Over 150 Days Additional Information Federal Contractor Yes Affirmative Action Plan No View More Jobs All McLane Company jobs View similar jobs All Lakewood, WA jobs