Director - Industrial Engineering

Anixter International; Irving, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco International, Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking a Director of Industrial Engineering to lead the design and optimization of distribution facilities, labor standards, and process design, with a strong emphasis on capacity, throughput, and space utilization across the network.

You will own labor standards governance, lead facility layouts, coordinate with IT/OPS, and mentor engineers while traveling up to 50% as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field required.
• MBA preferred.
• 10 years of progressive fulfillment/operations engineering experience.
• Expertise in engineered labor standards, time studies, and productivity modeling.
• Experience designing distribution facilities, process engineering, and labor management systems.
• Experience reading facility drawings and CAD tools usage.

Responsibilities

• Own the creation, governance, and maintenance of labor standards across all segment processes.
• Lead facility layout, workflow engineering, and process solutioning to optimize throughput, space utilization, and labor efficiency.
• Evaluate existing facilities and recommend layout, racking, equipment, and process-flow solutions to maximize capacity before expansion.
• Create scalable segment-oriented facility designs for new builds, retrofits, and expansions across the U.S., Canada, and broader global network.
• Partner with cross functional teams (IT/OPS) to analyze the labor impact of WMS changes into standard models.
• Work with Lean/OPs teams to embed standards into CI initiatives and validate performance against benchmarks.
• Partner with the analytics team to ensure labor standards translate into measurable KPIs.
• Review facility drawings and data, develop layout recommendations, and support facility design and optimization projects.
• Supervises, coaches, recruits, and mentors direct and indirect reports.
• Ability to travel 25% - 50%.

Skills

Labor standards design

Time studies

Workflow optimization

Facility layout

WMS/LMS knowledge

CAD tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Leadership experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

• Locations 9400 N Royal Ln, Irving, TX, 75063, US (Remote)
• Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

As the Director - Industrial Engineering, you will be responsible for providing the engineering rigor that underpins operational efficiency, labor productivity, and end to product flow. You will be responsible for owning the design and optimization of facility layouts, labor standards, and process design. This role will have a strong focus on designing and optimizing distribution facilities to maximize capacity, throughput, space utilization, and labor efficiency across the network.

Responsibilities:

• Own the creation, governance, and maintenance of labor standards across all segment processes
• Lead facility layout, workflow engineering, and process solutioning to optimize throughput, space utilization, and labor efficiency. Evaluate existing facilities and recommend layout, racking, equipment, and process-flow solutions to maximize capacity before expansion.
• Create scalable segment-oriented facility designs for new builds, retrofits, and expansions across the U.S., Canada, and broader global network.
• Partner with cross functional teams (IT/OPS) to analyze the labor impact of WMS changes (slotting, task logic, pick paths) into standard models.
• Work with Lean/OPs teams to embed standards into CI initiatives and validate performance against benchmarks.
• Partner with the analytics team to ensure labor standards and models translate into measurable reporting and network KPIs.
• Review facility drawings and data, develop layout recommendations, and partner with contractors and internal stakeholders to support facility design and optimization projects.
• Supervises, coaches, recruits, and mentors direct and indirect reports.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree – Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field required
• Masters Degree – MBA preferred
• 10 years of progressive fulfillment industrial engineering or operations engineering experience
• Deep expertise in engineered labor standards, time studies, and activity level productivity modeling
• Experience designing distribution facilities, process engineering, and labor management systems
• Demonstrated experience designing and optimizing large-scale distribution, fulfillment, or manufacturing facilities, including facility layout, workflow optimization, process design, racking, equipment, capacity, and space utilization.
• Experience reading facility drawings and using CAD or similar facility-design tools, with the ability to create or modify basic layouts.
• Strong knowledge of WMS/LMS workflows and their impacts on labor standards
• Demonstrated ability to partner cross functionally with Automation, Operations, Analytics, Lean, and IT
• Engineered labor standards development and time study methodology
• Activity – level labor modeling for manual and automated workflows
• Facility layout, workflow optimization, and process design
• Strong project management, stakeholder influence, and executive influence
• Previous experience directly managing and developing engineering professionals.
• Ability to translate complex engineering concepts and recommendations into clear business outcomes for operational and executive stakeholders.
• Ability to travel 25% - 50%

Working Environment: Warehouse – Work is generally performed in a warehouse environment. The noise level is moderately quiet. Generally well ventilated and well lighted. Warehouse employees may be exposed to all kinds of weather and may be required to wear protective clothing. Operates heavy equipment. Strict safety regulations may be required.

Physical Expectations: Employee required to sit and drive a vehicle to perform their job.

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• Compensation Details $139,693 - $244,463 Annually

• Compensation Details $139,693 - $244,463 Annually

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan,subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.
In addition, Wesco offers abenefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are availablehere .

About the Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.