Director, Industrial Engineering - LMS & WMS Optimization jobs in United States
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Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc. · 4 months ago

Director, Industrial Engineering - LMS & WMS Optimization

positionVA-Chesapeake
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
date10+ years exp

Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc. is seeking a Director of Industrial Engineering focused on optimizing labor performance through advanced Labor Management System (LMS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). This leadership role involves driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the distribution network while collaborating with senior executives and cross-functional teams.

Facilities Services
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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

Qualification

LMS optimizationWMS implementationSupply Chain EngineeringLean methodologiesProject managementDatabase proficiencyMS ProjectExcelPowerPointLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

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
Strong leadership, supervisory, and project management skills
Excellent presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to drive change, influence stakeholders, and lead through ambiguity
Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred

Master's degree and/or MOST certification strongly preferred
Database proficiency preferred

Company

Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc.

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Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc. is a facilities services company based out of 500 VOLVO PKY, Chesapeake, Virginia, United States.
dateFounded in 1999
location
Chesapeake, Virginia, US
people-size1001-5000 employees

H1B Sponsorship

Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
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