Industrial Engineer

Family Dollar; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Dollar is hiring a Sr. Industrial Engineer to join our nationwide Distribution Center network. You will drive labor management initiatives and lead process improvements to boost efficiency and cut costs.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in industrial or systems engineering within distribution operations, with strong data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and project leadership to deliver measurable savings.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering is required.
• Minimum 3 years in industrial/process engineering in logistics; 5 years preferred.
• Experience with labor standards tools and time studies (MOST).
• Strong data analysis skills with Tableau/Power BI/Excel.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% and relocate within the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Standardize and document best-in-class procedures across the logistics network.
• Lead labor standards development and LMS analytics.
• Drive process improvements to reduce cost per case and expand capacity.
• Analyze performance data and address root causes of gaps.
• Partner with Operations, Safety, Quality, IT, and Finance on initiatives.
• Support DC expansions, startups, and network optimization.

Skills

Labor standards & time studies

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis (Tableau, Power BI,Excel

Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)

LMS/WMS experience

Willingness to relocate

Communication skills

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

MS Access

Excel

LMS

WMS

Job description

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Location:

Marianna FL, Morehead KY, Ashley IN, Maquoketa IA, Rome NY, Front Royal VA, St. George UT, Duncan OK.

Overview:

Family Dollar is seeking a results-driven Sr. Industrial Engineer to join our national supply chain network of Distribution Centers. This role will focus on supporting and leading labor management initiatives as well as designing, managing, and leading process improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in industrial or systems engineering, manufacturing, production, or distribution, with a proven ability to deliver innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment. A background in distribution operations, labor management, and performance optimization is preferred. Strong interpersonal, communication, project management, and advanced data analysis skills are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Standardize and document best-in-class operating procedures across the logistics network using Lean and other process improvement principles.
• Implement and drive adoption of new innovations across multiple facilities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain labor standards, labor management systems (LMS), and related analytics and reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase customer value, reduce cost per case, and expand facility capacity.
• Analyze performance data and conduct process observations to identify and address root causes of performance gaps.
• Partner with Operations, Safety, Quality, Loss Prevention, Transportation, IT, and Finance to support strategic supply chain initiatives.
• Support large-scale projects including DC expansions, startups, and network optimization efforts.
• Design, create and maintain reports and dashboards to track performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Measure process improvements by creating ROI analysis, tracking KPIs, and tracking estimated & realized dollar savings.
• Collaborate with leaders at all levels to drive data-informed decision-making.
• Apply process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Expertise in work standardization, time studies, MOST, or equivalent labor standard tools.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships in cross-functional environments.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced data analysis skills with proficiency in Tableau, Power BI, Excel, and MS Access.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time, based on project requirements.
• Willingness to relocate within the U.S. to one of our eight Distribution Centers.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt) preferred.
• Experience with labor management systems (LMS) and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Ability to work within ambiguity and drive results with limited direction and oversight.

Education and Experience:

• BS Degree in Engineering
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar Industrial and Process Engineering role, ideally in fast-paced logistics, distribution or fulfillment environment. 5 years preferred

“Projected Salary Range: $94,000 - $101,000”.

Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and makes all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.

We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.