Industrial Engineer

Gildan; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gildan seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to optimize distribution center operations. You will develop standard work, conduct time studies, and drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma tools across the DC network.

You will train staff, analyze data, and design efficient layouts and processes to achieve cost savings and productivity gains. Collaboration with operations leaders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering.
• 4–6 years distribution center experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or equivalent training).
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma concepts and A3/Kaizen projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineered work standards for distribution processes.
• Train DC associates, supervisors, and leaders in LMS, SOPs, engineering standards and Lean Six Sigma practices.
• Conduct time studies (UMT/MOST) and design/update facility layouts and processes.
• Develop labor rates for promotional and value-added activities.
• Provide data to maintain Manhattan’s Labor Management System across the DC and network.
• Support A3 and Kaizen projects aligned with business strategies.

Skills

Industrial engineering principles

Lean Six Sigma

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering

Tools

Manhattan WMS

PKMS

WMI 2013

Dayforce Time & Attendance

Microsoft Access

slotting software

AutoCAD

SQL

AI

Job description

Summary

Partners with operations to develop and maintain engineered work standards for distribution processes. Trains and supports distribution center associates, supervisors, and operations leaders in Manhattan’s Labor Management System, standard operations procedures, engineering labor standards, effective processes, work methods, Lean Six Sigma practices, and KPI reporting to achieve operational goals, particularly cost savings.

Expectations

• Apply Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Lean Six Sigma principles to improve process flow, labor efficiency, safety, productivity, delivery and cost performance across distribution center operations.
• Promote a Labor Management System approach and Lean Six Sigma culture while performing core industrial engineering activities, including UMT and MOST time studies, standard operating procedure development, facility layout design and updates, data analysis, evaluation and selection of material storage and handling systems, productivity-focused A3 projects, and ergonomic workstation and tool design.
• Develop labor rates for promotional, rework, and value-added repurposing activities, such as shipper trays, assorted cases, and displays.
• Provide engineering data to develop and maintain Manhattan’s Labor Management System across the distribution center and broader network.
• Support and complete A3 and Kaizen projects assigned by the Facility Sr. Manager, aligned with the Director of Continuous Improvement and established business strategies and policies.
• Apply teamwork, critical thinking, advanced analytics, data mining, AI, and database development to optimize workplace solutions, product and workflow, and material handling equipment while generating savings.
• Proficient in Manhattan WMS, PKMS, WMI 2013, Dayforce Time & Attendance or equivalent systems, Microsoft Access, slotting software, AutoCAD, SQL, AI, and other tools used to support these activities.
• As part of Gildan’s distribution team and an extension of the global Continuous Improvement and Industrial Engineering network, advances continuous improvement across the organization.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering with 4-6 years DC environment experience. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification under reasonable courses and practice training and results.