Hima Dilip
Atlanta,USA
Summary
Results-driven Industrial Engineer with 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional projects, driving operational excellence, and executing large-scale process improvement initiatives. Proven ability to deliver over $1M+ in cost savings through data-driven decision-making, automation, and continuous improvement strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Engineer II
Americold Logistics
Atlanta, GA
02.2025 - Current
- Managed end-to-end automation and analytics initiatives including Fault Management, Smart Radio Systems, and AI-driven Predictive Maintenance.
- Led Kaizen events and change management initiatives to identify bottlenecks, optimize warehouse workflows, improve Layer Picker throughput, and drive stakeholder adoption of operational improvements.
- Optimized warehouse layouts and slotting strategies using Python-based zoning tools.
- Developed and implemented standardized engineering documentation and labor standards using MOST to improve labor costs by $1M.
Lead Systems Analyst
Americold Logistics
Hartford, CT
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Analyzed mechatronic failure trends and optimized system architecture to improve system reliability and increase uptime.
- Designed and executed test plans to validate automation performance against design rates, identifying bottlenecks and ensuring high-quality deployment.
- Led a team of 3 through training, mentorship, and performance evaluations to enhance talent development and improve operational excellence.
Distribution Operations Intern
Americold Logistics
Dallas, TX
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Executed process optimization initiatives and automated logistics reporting.
- Coordinated training sessions and developed documentation for operational best practices, enhancing knowledge transfer across teams.
- Analyzed inbound and outbound warehouse workflows to provide insights into the current operations and identify areas of improvement.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
RIT
Bengaluru, KA08-2020
Skills
- Automation Solutions
- Continuous Improvement
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- SQL and Tableau
- Data Analysis and Visualization
- Team Leadership and Mentorship
Projects
Demand Forecasting & Optimization: Developed SKU-level forecasting models in RStudio using regression and seasonality, improving forecast accuracy by 75% and enabling data-driven inventory planning.
Predictive Modeling for Manufacturing Systems: Built and optimized ML models using 2^k factorial design, achieving 85% validation accuracy and improving system performance.
Timeline
Industrial Engineer II
Americold Logistics
02.2025 - Current
Lead Systems Analyst
Americold Logistics
01.2023 - 02.2025
Distribution Operations Intern
Americold Logistics
05.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
RIT