Academy Sports + Outdoors · 22 hours ago
Director Industrial Engineering
Katy, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAcademy Sports + Outdoors is a company that values hard work, commitment, and growth. The Director of Industrial Engineering is responsible for leading process improvement and engineering initiatives within the distribution network, focusing on maximizing labor productivity and optimizing material handling systems.
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Responsibilities
Drive labor productivity by leading the development and implementation of labor standards, process improvements, and productivity metrics across all distribution centers
Partner with operations leadership to identify efficiency opportunities and deploy data-driven solutions aligned with fulfillment goals
Own labor performance outcomes by driving continuous improvement and accountability across the network
Optimize Material Handling Equipment (MHE) by evaluating and integrating MHE technologies—including conveyors, pick modules, sortation systems, and automation—to meet distribution demands
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and Information Technology (IT) to ensure equipment supports network strategies and operational goals
Continuously optimize system configurations to improve throughput, accuracy, and safety
Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Foster a culture of operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma, and other improvement methodologies
Facilitate process improvement workshops and build a framework to prioritize and measure initiatives across the network
Standardize Operating Procedures
Oversee the creation and ongoing improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for warehouse and engineering processes
Ensure alignment with safety standards, best practices, and retail-specific requirements
Partner with training and operations teams to ensure consistent adoption and execution
Apply Financial Acumen by translating engineering initiatives into business cases with clear ROI, cost savings, and capital implications
Collaborate with finance to forecast budgets, evaluate capital investments, and track performance against targets
Support data-informed decision-making aligned with company strategy
Build and lead a high-performing team by recruiting, developing, and mentoring a team of industrial engineers focused on retail distribution and fulfillment
Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration
Ensure strong alignment with operations, planning, merchandising, IT, and other key functions
Support new distribution center development by providing technical leadership in the design, layout, and launch of new distribution centers and support facilities
Use data modeling to inform throughput, slotting, and material flow decisions
Coordinate with vendors, architects, and internal stakeholders to ensure scalable, efficient, and high-performing facilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field
10+ years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, with a strong background in retail distribution or fulfillment environments
7+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams and large-scale, cross-functional projects
Demonstrated success in improving labor productivity, implementing materials handling equipment (HME) solutions, and standardizing operational processes
Deep understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to influence executive decision-making through compelling business cases and data-driven insights
Proven ability to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels
Experience supporting the design and launch of new distribution centers
Regular attendance is required
Flexibility to support business needs, including variable work hours
Adequate hearing and vision to perform job duties
Adherence to company policies, procedures, and professional conduct standards
Preferred
Master's degree
Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus
Company
Academy Sports + Outdoors
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-10-01IPO
2011-05-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Steven Lawrence
Chief Executive Officer
Carl Ford
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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