Senior Engineering and Solutions Director

TAGG Logistics/Hub Group • Oak Brook, IL

1d • $135,000

About The Position

This role is responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise industrial engineering strategy for Consolidation and Fulfillment. The position owns the design, optimization, and standardization of end-to-end processes, including facility layout, distribution center operations, transportation interfaces, and automation initiatives. The Senior Engineering and Solutions Director will serve as the primary authority for engineering methodologies, productivity standards, capacity modeling, and cost optimization frameworks. This role involves leading complex, cross-functional initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and scale operations efficiently across multiple sites or networks. The individual will translate business requirements into engineered solutions, develop enterprise process documentation, provide analytical leadership, and act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership. Additionally, the role supports customer solutioning efforts and ensures compliance with relevant standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Engineering, or a related discipline
• 8+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or automation, including enterprise‑scale process design.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, multi‑site or network‑level engineering and transformation initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in analytical and engineering tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Visio, simulation and optimization platforms, project management tools).
• Proven ability to develop standardized operating models, productivity frameworks, and cost analyses across diverse operational environments.
• Strong executive‑level communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and translate complex technical concepts into business decisions.
• Experience supporting customer design and RFP processes in a logistics or operations environment.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to balance operational performance, customer requirements, and financial outcomes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and data visualization tools.
• Active involvement in relevant industry associations or continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the enterprise industrial engineering strategy for Consolidation and Fulfillment, ensuring alignment with operational, financial, and customer objectives.
• Own the design, optimization, and standardization of end‑to‑end processes spanning facility layout, distribution center operations, transportation interfaces, and automation initiatives.
• Serve as the primary authority for engineering methodologies, productivity standards, capacity modeling, and cost optimization frameworks.
• Lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and scale operations efficiently across multiple sites or networks.
• Translate business requirements into engineered solutions, including process flows, labor models, equipment strategies, and investment cases.
• Develop, govern, and maintain enterprise process documentation, standards, and operating manuals to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Provide analytical leadership through advanced modeling, simulation, and optimization techniques to support network, facility, and customer decisions.
• Partner with Operations and Finance to establish performance metrics, control standards, and continuous improvement roadmaps.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on operational design, capital investments, automation opportunities, and emerging industry practices.
• Support customer solutioning efforts, including RFP responses, operational due diligence, and transition planning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and engineering standards while monitoring industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Influence and guide field teams through training, change management, and adoption of standardized engineering practices.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

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