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Industrial Engineer

Operations

Vaughan, ONPosted on 12/10/2025

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for analyzing, designing and optimizing operational processes to improve efficiency, quality, safety and cost-effectiveness. This role works cross-functionally with operations, maintenance and quality teams to identify process improvements, implement best practices, and ensure continuous improvement across all areas of operations.

Job ID: TORIE2025
Schedule: Monday to Friday shift from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000, based on experience
Workplace address: 9501 Highway #50 Vaughan, Ontario (Hwy #50/Major MacKenzie)

To apply: hiring@gls-canada.com

You will be required to:

· Conduct time and motion studies to optimize efficiency.

· Map and evaluate current workflows to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities.

· Design and implement standardized procedures across terminals and branches to improve consistency and performance.

· Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

· Collaborate closely with operations teams, maintenance, safety, and IT teams to enhance process performance and apply new methods to ensure their effectiveness system integration.

· Use data analytics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and report on process efficiency, on-time performance, and resource utilization.

· Support implementation of new technologies, automation tools, and process innovations.

· Conduct time and motion studies to identify labor and Equipment productivity improvements.

· Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

· Analyze, Evaluate and improve transportation and logistics processes including route planning, freight handling, and equipment utilization.

· Provide training, documentation, and change management support to ensure successful process adoption.

· Recommend new equipment for sorting to improve operational efficiency

· Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure that operation standards are met

· Write and maintain technical documentation for processes

· Work closely with the project management team, including planning, execution and results tracking

Do you fit the job profile?

· Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, or related field.

· 1–3 years of experience in process engineering, operations analysis, or continuous improvement — ideally within the transportation, logistics, or distribution industry.

· Understanding of transportation operations.

· Proficiency in process mapping, data analysis, and KPI development.

· Experience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt certification considered an asset).

· Skilled in using Excel, Click sense (BI), or other data visualization and reporting tools.

· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

· Strong ability to work collaboratively with operations teams in fast-paced environments.

· Continuous Improvement Mindset

· Analytical and Data-Driven Thinking

· Operational Efficiency

· Collaboration and Team Leadership

· Process Design and Documentation

· Results and Safety Orientation

What we offer:

Eligibility to our 3-tier medical and dental insurance programs
RRSP
Annual increase
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Bonus

GLS Canada has an Equal Access to Employment Program and invites women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. The masculine verbiage is used to lighten the text.