Manager, Industrial Engineering

KnitWell Group • Pataskala, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Industrial Engineering provides leadership, analytical expertise, and strategic insight to drive operational excellence across the Distribution Center. This role partners closely with facility leadership to identify opportunities, analyze performance data, improve processes, and influence decisions that enhance productivity, quality, service, safety, and associate engagement. The Manager, Industrial Engineering serves as a catalyst for continuous improvement by leveraging data, Lean methodologies, and operational best practices to support business objectives. This role leads cross-functional initiatives, evaluates operational opportunities, facilitates change management efforts, and promotes a culture focused on innovation, problem-solving, and sustainable performance improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering required.
• 5 years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Distribution, Manufacturing, or Operation Analytics roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to transform complex data into actionable business insights.
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Proven ability to influence decision-making and drive results across multiple levels of an organization without direct authority.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance operational, financial, and customer considerations.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to support operational leadership.
• Working knowledge of distribution center operations, automation systems, material handling equipment, and workflow optimization.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Lean methodology experience required; Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Strong project management and change management capabilities.
• Experience leading direct reports is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Experience leading direct reports is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Distribution Center leadership to evaluate operational performance, identify improvement opportunities, and develop actionable recommendations that drive business results.
• Analyze large data sets from multiple systems to identify trends, uncover root causes, and support informed decision-making.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, service, safety, and associate experience.
• Facilitate problem-solving efforts using Lean principles, process mapping, and structured root cause analysis methodologies.
• Develop meaningful metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools that provide visibility into operational performance and business opportunities.
• Influence and support organizational change through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by partnering with leaders at all levels to build problem-solving capabilities and accountability.
• Evaluate process, automation, and technology opportunities that improve operational efficiency and scalability.
• Lead cross-functional projects that support strategic business initiatives and long-term operational goals.
• Develop business cases and operational analyses to support capital investments and process improvement opportunities.
• Promote associate involvement and engagement in continuous improvement activities, helping build organizational capability and ownership at all levels.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, IT, and Finance teams to drive enterprise-wide improvements and best practice adoption.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to analyst-level direct report while overseeing workload management, prioritization, and overall team performance.

Benefits

• Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, & Lane Bryant (in store and online)
• Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager