DC Design & Implementation Lead: Material Handling Systems

Burlington Stores; Edgewater (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail chain in New Jersey is seeking a leader to oversee the implementation of large-scale material handling systems for new distribution centers. This role requires experience in distribution center operations, excellent project management skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field. The ideal candidate must be proficient in AutoCAD, with a strong background in warehouse automation, and be willing to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in distribution center operations or design/build roles.
• Proven success in managing large-scale material handling system implementations.
• Experience in off-price retail operations or high-throughput distribution models.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of large-scale material handling systems.
• Support on-site buildout of infrastructure including racking and automation.
• Develop detailed documentation for both implementation and operational hand-off.
• Monitor ramp-up performance against key metrics.

Skills

Large-scale material handling system implementations

Warehouse automation expertise

Project management skills

Communication skills

Engineering labor standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or similar

Tools

AutoCAD or similar modeling tools

Microsoft Project or similar project management tools

Job description

A major retail chain in New Jersey is seeking a leader to oversee the implementation of large-scale material handling systems for new distribution centers. This role requires experience in distribution center operations, excellent project management skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field. The ideal candidate must be proficient in AutoCAD, with a strong background in warehouse automation, and be willing to travel up to 50%.