Director, Industrial Engineering - LMS & WMS Optimization

Dollar Tree • Chesapeake, VA

92d

About The Position

The Director of Industrial Engineering - LMS & WMS Optimization is leading Supply Chain initiatives focused on optimizing labor performance through advanced Labor Management System (LMS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). This leadership role will drive continuous improvement, standardization, and innovation across our distribution and fulfillment network, with a strong focus on operational excellence and cost reduction. This role requires an influential leader who can collaborate effectively with senior executives and cross-functional teams including IT, Operations and Engineering. The Director must excel at project management, problem solving, and communication, while also navigating ambiguity and ensuring alignment with Dollar Tree's store-centric commitment to customers, service, and sales.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering preferred) from an accredited institution required
• 10-12+ years of progressive Supply Chain Engineering experience
• 5+ years in a leadership role with direct oversight of LMS and WMS implementations and optimization
• Deep knowledge of leading LMS (Manhattan and Blue Yonder preferred) and WMS platforms (Manhattan preferred)
• Strong background in labor engineering, productivity analytics and engineered labor standards

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree and/or MOST certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership over the design, implementation and governance of engineered labor standards using LMS across all distribution centers
• Lead the continued rollout of a new WMS to all distribution centers
• Oversee WMS optimization initiatives to enhance order fulfillment, slotting strategies and overall warehouse efficiency
• Lead a team of industrial engineers and systems analysts to execute projects aligned with Supply Chain performance goals
• Drive operational standardization across DCs, including engineered labor standards and Labor Management Systems (LMS)
• Improve facility and field engineering processes using lean methodologies
• Partner with cross-functional teams (IT, Operations and Supply Chain leadership) to integrate LMS and WMS with broader enterprise systems
• Define and track key performance metrics, driving accountability for labor productivity, throughput, space utilization and service levels
• Collaborate with site leadership to roll out new tools, standards and system enhancements ensuring effective adoption and compliance
• Travel 30-50% depending on business needs

Benefits

• Full time position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree