Distribution Center Industrial Engineer - Data-Driven | CI & Automation

VFCorporation; Jonestown (MS); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VF Corporation is seeking an Industrial Engineer to identify, develop, and implement engineering initiatives that increase productivity, throughput, and safety in VF's distribution centers. You will partner with operations and leadership to drive sustainable continuous improvements, applying data-driven decision making.

The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, collaborative problem-solver with a passion for optimizing systems, automation, and labor management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Industrial Engineering preferred).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Aptitude for systems thinking and systematic work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the distribution center's systems, including automation and warehouse management systems.
• Identify continuous improvement projects, and leverage lead methodologies to implement changes that improve productivity, throughput and safety.
• Use data and analytics to identify bottlenecks and areas of opportunity.
• Propose enhancements to the building's automated systems to improve service metrics, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with management to develop and maintain cost control systems that allow the building to meet its budgeted cost.
• Assist in implementing labor management standards for hourly work functions, including evaluating existing standards and developing new ones.
• Evaluate current use of equipment, or deployment of new automated equipment to improve productivity, throughput and safety.
• Support buildings within the Americas region, as well as network-wide initiatives to drive operational improvements and cost reduction.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Collaborate with cross-functional

Analytical and problem-solving

Systems thinking

MS Office proficiency

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering preferred)

Tools

CAD software

Warehouse management system (WMS)

Warehouse execution system (WES)

Labor management system (LMS)

AI tools familiarity

Job description

VF Corporation is seeking an Industrial Engineer to identify, develop, and implement engineering initiatives that increase productivity, throughput, and safety in VF's distribution centers. You will partner with operations and leadership to drive sustainable continuous improvements, applying data-driven decision making.

The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, collaborative problem-solver with a passion for optimizing systems, automation, and labor management.