Job Details

Industrial Engineer – Consulting (Entry Level)

Remote (U.S.) | Weekly Client-Site Travel | $80,000-$90,000 Base

About Continuum

Continuum Performance Management Consulting designs and implements operational improvements for distribution and manufacturing clients across North America. Its core practice is labor management program implementation and engineered labor standards. The firm also delivers:

• Operational assessments and improvement roadmaps
• Facility design and layout optimization
• Network strategy and site selection
• Operational due diligence for acquisitions and investments

Continuum serves Fortune 500 clients in apparel, pharmaceuticals, food and grocery, automotive, and home goods, and was named to the 2024 Inc. 5000.

Position Summary

The Industrial Engineer applies work measurement, process analysis, and industrial engineering methods at client facilities to design, implement, and sustain operational improvements. The role is client-facing and works directly with Continuum managers and client operations leadership. Engagements range from two-week assessments to program implementations of eight months or longer.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies and methods analysis at client facilities
• Develop engineered labor standards and configure them within labor management systems
• Author SOPs, training materials, process adherence audits, and supervisor coaching tools
• Analyze WMS and productivity data to identify and quantify performance gaps against standard
• Support Continuum managers, firm leadership, and clients on assessment, facility design, network strategy, and due diligence engagements
• Develop and present findings and recommendations to client leadership

Travel Requirements

• On site at client facilities Monday through Thursday; Fridays remote
• Weekly travel expected, excluding periods between engagements and paid vacation
• All travel expenses covered; employees keep earned travel rewards

Career Progression

Continuum offers a defined advancement path into senior engineering and management roles. High performers are evaluated for promotion at six-month intervals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Research)
• Ability to travel weekly as outlined above
• Ability to work full shifts on warehouse and manufacturing floors, including required PPE, around powered industrial equipment, and on off-shifts as needed
• Strong written and verbal communication with both frontline and executive audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or co-op experience in distribution, third-party logistics, or manufacturing
• Exposure to WMS or labor management systems
• Lean or Six Sigma training
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or AutoCAD

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $80,000–$90,000, based on education and experience
• Four weeks paid vacation
• Full travel expense coverage
• Competitive Benefits Package