Lead Industrial Engineer

Location : Clark Gateway / Paranaque City

We are seeking a highly driven and experienced Lead Industrial Engineer to manage large-scale, complex initiatives within our logistics, warehouse, and infrastructure operations. This role is responsible for leading end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, operational efficiency, and cross-functional integration across multiple business units, with a strong focus on warehouse automation and sortation systems.

The Lead Engineer will oversee project planning, execution, governance, and stakeholder engagement while driving timelines, managing risks, and resolving issues proactively. This position requires strong collaboration with Operations, Engineering, IT, Finance, automation vendors, and external partners, as well as frequent communication and presentations to senior and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale, complex projects within logistics, warehouse operations, engineering, or infrastructure environments, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Design, implement, or optimize warehouse sortation systems, including conveyor systems, automated sorters, scanning systems, WMS/WCS integration, and related automation technologies.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including milestones, resource allocation, risk mitigation strategies, and governance frameworks.
• Coordinate and align cross-functional teams across Operations, Engineering, IT, Finance, automation vendors, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Drive project timelines proactively, identify potential risks and bottlenecks (especially within automation and system integration), and implement corrective actions with minimal supervision.
• Establish structured reporting mechanisms and provide regular updates, dashboards, and executive-level presentations to senior leadership.
• Perform impact assessments and evaluate operational throughput, capacity planning, financial implications, and resource requirements of sortation and infrastructure initiatives.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to resolve complex operational and system integration challenges and implement sustainable solutions.
• Ensure disciplined project governance, documentation, and progress tracking in accordance with PMO standards.

You Will Be a Great Fit If

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 7–9 years of experience managing large-scale, complex projects in logistics, warehouse automation, engineering, infrastructure, or operations-driven environments.
• Hands-on experience with warehouse sortation systems, including automated conveyors, cross-belt sorters, tilt-tray sorters, scanning technologies, and WMS/WCS system integration.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, throughput optimization, capacity modeling, and automation deployment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Strong expertise in project governance, risk management, and structured progress reporting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical problem-solving skills, with experience engaging senior and executive leadership.

FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce in which we enforce fair treatment, and provide growth opportunities for everyone.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Our Company

FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Our Philosophy

The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy, or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.

Our Culture

Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions, and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure, and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.