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Schnucks

Runs supermarkets for Midwestern households

Industrial Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
St. Louis, MO, USA
HybridOffice-based 4 days per week for up to 6 months, then 3 office days and 2 remote days weekly.
Business & StrategyBusiness Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering is required.
  • One to three years of experience in labor standards software is required.
  • Proficiency in standards software is required.
  • Strong knowledge of Google and Microsoft productivity software is required.
  • Understanding of basic operations in all departments is required.
  • Proficiency using Alteryx Data Blending software is beneficial.
  • Knowledge of Industrial Engineering processes is required.
  • Time management, verbal and written communication, analytical and problem-solving, and project-planning skills are required.
  • The role requires occasional weekend and evening work.
  • Travel of 0–25% is required.
  • Internal store or facility teammates are preferred to have at least six months of employment with Schnucks; Store Support Center teammates are preferred to have at least one year of employment with Schnucks.
  • Internal candidates must be in good standing, not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline.
  • Internal candidates invited to interview must have manager approval based on performance.
Responsibilities
  • Build, evaluate, maintain, and annually update system labor standards to reflect current store processes.
  • Identify, eliminate, or improve processes through standardization, and build and maintain department workflows to support them.
  • Complete time studies within assigned timelines to understand, document, and communicate the labor impact of new initiatives or equipment.
  • Assist with labor budgeting and labor reporting.
  • Support special projects as they arise.
  • Build knowledge of the Workforce Management platform.
  • Stay current on trends in Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Retail Operations.
  • Forecast and evaluate the labor impact of new processes and process adjustments in support of the organization's financial goals.
Desired Qualifications
  • Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred.

About the company

Schnucks runs full-service grocery stores for households across Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. Stores combine packaged products with produce, meat, seafood, bakery, deli, floral and prepared foods, as well as pickup and delivery. The retailer supports its fresh assortment with a bakery plant and floral design center that send baked goods and arrangements to stores, and earns revenue from grocery sales. Schnucks Rewards adds points, digital coupons and other app features to purchases, while CVS operates in-store pharmacies after the sale of Schnucks' pharmacy business. Schnuck Markets, Inc. traces its grocery business to a north St. Louis confectionery in 1939 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

St. Louis, MO

Founded

1939

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What believers are saying

  • Store jobs have advancement paths: Schnucks Launch links entry roles with management and support-center work.
  • Long service is visible: Schnucks' February 2026 update recognizes 440 employees reaching at least 25 years in 2025.
  • Supplier development has a pipeline: ten makers entered Schnucks' August 2026 Springboard cohort, with conditional spring 2027 store trials.

What critics are saying

  • Warehouse positions face cuts: Schnucks' July 2026 plan eliminates 64 roles by March 2027.
  • Deli work carries physical and scheduling demands: Schnucks' October 2026 Harvester posting requires 50-pound lifting, nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Benefit access varies: Schnucks sets eligibility by tenure, work area and role.

What makes Schnucks unique

  • Ownership remains private: Schnucks' family owners retain control, unlike publicly traded Kroger.
  • The family group spans grocery chains: Schnucks shares its holding company with Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers.
  • Small suppliers have an accelerator: Schnucks' Springboard supports Midwest food businesses preparing for retail distribution.

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