Industrial Engineering Mgr

The TJX Companies, Inc.; Jefferson (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision

HSA

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

The TJX Companies, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineering Manager to lead all engineering activities at our HomeGoods distribution center in Jefferson, Georgia.

You will partner with IE, Facilities, and Operations to drive process efficiency, maintain labor standards, and cut costs across regional and national projects. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in industrial engineering with DC experience, strong Excel/Access/Visio skills, and familiarity with MOST and labor reporting systems such as

Qualifications

• Five or more years of Industrial Engineering experience with team leadership.
• Experience with labor standards, cost reduction, and process improvements in DCs.
• Familiar with distribution planning models (square footage, labor, staffing).
• Proficient in MS Office; Excel, Access, Visio; experience with Labor Reporting Systems.
• Knowledge of MOST/Standards Pro; Red Prairie or Manhattan LMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cost reduction opportunities via process improvements and cost/benefit analyses.
• Design department layouts and product flows within the distribution center.
• Identify bottlenecks; develop cost-efficient solutions and present findings.
• Assess capacity impacts for DCs under varying supply chain parameters.
• Develop SOPs for warehouse operations with operational support teams.
• Establish standards using MOST and full cycle studies; justify changes with data.
• Conduct ergonomic evaluations and implement workspace improvements.
• Lead ideas from concept to implementation and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Team leadership

Labor standards

Process improvement

Network optimization

Distribution planning models

MS Excel

MS Access

Visio

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

Visio

Red Prairie

Manhattan

LMS

Job description

HomeGoods

At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Job Description:

The Opportunity: Grow Your Career.

The primary purpose of this position is to lead all engineering activities and establish a mentality of process improvement within our distribution center. The Industrial Engineering Manager will work with the IE group, Facilities, and the Operations teams to improve process efficiency, maintain labor standards, and reduce costs. Their expertise will also be used to develop and implement regional and national projects and strategies across all of our divisions!

• Analyze and provide solutions for cost reduction through process improvements and cost/benefit analysis.
• Design and recommend department layouts and product flows.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and develop, analyze, and present cost-efficient solutions.
• Identify capacity impacts to distribution centers associated with varying parameters within the supply chain.
• Develop preferred methods/Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the warehouse in conjunction with Operational support.
• Establish and maintain standards using MOST and full cycle frequency studies across all operational processes. Utilizes labor data to cost rationalize capital expenditure and process change return on investment. Uses labor and material cost data to compare and recommend process change and communicate accurate process costs to senior management.
• Conduct ergonomic evaluations, recommending and implementing improvements to work area designs.
• Has the ability to take ideas from concept to implementation and can influence decision-making with all stake-holders. Possesses outstanding multi-tasking ability to meet concurrent project timelines.

Who We’re Looking For: You.

• Five or more years of related Industrial Engineering experience and prior exposure managing a team, completing multi-variable work measurements and developing labor standards, process improvement initiatives, and network optimization projects within a distribution center environment.
• Previous experience with Distribution planning models (square footage, labor, staffing, etc.) and awareness of material handling technology applications is helpful
• MS Office Suite with strong MS Excel skills, MS Access, and Visio.
• Experience with best-in-class Labor Reporting Systems, MOST and Standards Pro. Experience with Red Prairie, Manhattan or equivalent LMS
• Excellent interpersonal skills, professional, and empathic.

Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs; auto/home insurance discounts; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Address:

125 Logistics Center Parkway

Location:

USA HomeGoods Distribution Center Jefferson

This position has a starting salary range of USD $104,800.00 to $136,200.00 per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.