Senior Industrial Engineer - Food Distribution Center - Denton, TX

Target • Denton, TX

7h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Industrial Engineer, you will support the implementation and sustainability of the engineering program across warehouse operations. This includes designing, maintaining, and evolving Engineered Labor Standards (ELS); driving process improvement initiatives to deliver measurable business impact (e.g., cost savings, productivity gains, or capacity improvements); configuring systems; and educating field leadership and team members on engineering principles. You will serve as the network’s subject matter expert in Labor Management, guiding leaders on how to effectively interpret and apply labor standards, performance metrics, and LMS capabilities. Your responsibilities will include conducting onsite audits, performance validations, and analytical reviews of operational processes. You will identify opportunities for improvement, determine root causes, and establish and maintain standards accordingly. This includes developing clear, scalable documentation and standard operating procedures to promote consistency, clarity, and operational efficiency. You will serve as a trusted partner to Operations, bridging frontline realities with enterprise priorities, and collaborating cross-functionally with project stakeholders from concept through execution on initiatives related to process reengineering and operational optimization, leveraging standard project management tools (e.g., PMI methodology, Lean Six Sigma). In this role, you’ll also partner closely with Senior Industrial Engineers at other FDCs to align practices, configurations, and engineering capabilities across the network. In addition, you will work closely with members of the Food Supply Chain team to ensure cohesive, network-wide solutions across all operational areas. As part of the building’s senior leadership team, you will also support strategic planning, building-wide initiatives, and key operational decisions in partnership with site and functional leaders. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in Industrial Engineering with demonstrated IE concepts (labor utilization, workflow and layout, process improvement and standardization).
• Experience with time study tools (QueTech) and methodologies, predetermined time systems (MOST, MTM or MSD), and labor standards.
• Experience with configuration, maintenance and reporting of Labor Management Systems (LMS).
• Knowledge of engineering optimization methods (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma) and standard project management processes.
• Strong ability to identify, define and resolve ambiguous problems, drive work forward and make decisions without perfect clarity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to advocate for and present recommendations to senior leaders.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and conflict management skills, including the ability to hold peers accountable and influence without direct authority.
• Proven experience in collaborating with and influencing cross functional groups across enterprise.
• Ability to manage and adjust multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to quickly build relationships and become effective within a new site and team environment.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office) and ability to adapt quickly to using digital tools.

Nice To Haves

• Manhattan WMS and AutoCAD experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and sustainability of the engineering program across warehouse operations.
• Design, maintain, and evolve Engineered Labor Standards (ELS).
• Drive process improvement initiatives, delivering measurable business impact (e.g., cost savings, productivity gains, or capacity improvements).
• Configure systems.
• Educate field leadership and team members on engineering principles.
• Serve as the network’s subject matter expert in Labor Management, guiding leaders on how to effectively interpret and apply labor standards, performance metrics, and LMS capabilities.
• Conduct onsite audits, performance validations, and analytical reviews of operational processes.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and determine root causes.
• Establish and maintain standards.
• Develop clear, scalable documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Serve as a trusted partner to Operations, bridging frontline realities with enterprise priorities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with project stakeholders from concept through execution on initiatives related to process reengineering and operational optimization.
• Partner closely with Senior Industrial Engineers at other FDCs to align practices, configurations, and engineering capabilities across the network.
• Work closely with members of the Food Supply Chain team to ensure cohesive, network-wide solutions across all operational areas.
• Support strategic planning, building-wide initiatives, and key operational decisions in partnership with site and functional leaders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees