MANAGER, PROCESS ENGINEERING
About The Position
The Manager of Distribution & Industrial Engineering is responsible for driving operational excellence across the distribution network through engineered labor standards, process optimization, capacity modeling, automation integration, and data‑driven performance improvement. This leader partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Technology to design and execute strategies that increase throughput, reduce cost, and enhance service reliability. The role blends hands‑on problem solving with strategic planning, ensuring the network is equipped to meet current and future business demands.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
- 5–8+ years of experience in distribution, fulfillment, manufacturing, or logistics engineering.
- Strong expertise in engineered labor standards (MOST, MTM, time studies).
- Demonstrated success leading process improvement and automation initiatives.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI/Tableau).
- Experience with WMS/WES systems and distribution technology.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business.
- Experience in high‑volume retail distribution or e‑commerce fulfillment.
- Hands‑on experience with robotics, AMRs, or advanced automation systems.
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
- Experience managing or mentoring engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Analyze end‑to‑end distribution workflows to identify bottlenecks, waste, and improvement opportunities.
- Design optimized layouts, material flow paths, and storage strategies to maximize space utilization and throughput.
- Develop SOPs, process maps, and operational playbooks that ensure consistency and repeatability across sites.
- Evaluate, justify, and implement automation solutions (AMRs, conveyor systems, robotics, palletization, scanning, etc.).
- Partner with engineering and vendor teams to validate system performance, acceptance criteria, and ROI.
- Lead commissioning, testing, and continuous improvement of automated systems.
- Ensure seamless integration between WMS, WES, and automation platforms.
- Lead cross‑functional initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met.
- Develop business cases, cost‑benefit analyses, and capital requests for engineering and automation projects.
- Facilitate change management, training, and adoption of new processes and technologies.
- Champion Lean methodologies (5S, Kaizen, root cause analysis, standard work).
- Build a culture of data‑driven decision making and operational discipline.
- Mentor supervisors, engineers, and analysts in IE tools and problem‑solving techniques.
Benefits
- Invested in your health and wellness. That’s why we invest in perks, programs, and resources that help you at every stage of your life and career.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
