Manager, Industrial Engineering

FashionUnited; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FashionUnited is seeking a Manager, Industrial Engineering to identify, evaluate and implement process optimization initiatives across distribution and logistics. You will lead a team of Industrial Engineers, drive capacity planning and network modeling, and manage capital budgeting for supply chain improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or related field, strong analytical and leadership skills, and experience with conveyor design, warehouse systems and large

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical, planning, organizing, sound judgment, decision-making and leadership abilities.
• Experience with work measurement and performance management programs, conveyor design and optimization, large project management and warehouse systems.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office with emphasis in Excel and Access.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Some travel is required; roughly 30%.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Industrial Engineers responsible for optimizing supply chain processes.
• Lead Logistics planning efforts, including capacity and network modeling and capital budgeting.
• Assist with transportation optimization initiatives.
• Oversee distribution facility design, including new facilities and retrofits.
• Drive the Industrial Engineer team to identify and implement process improvements.
• Address all aspects of change: people, processes, systems and equipment.
• Introduce and apply improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma).
• Manage direct reports, systems and projects to meet unit goals.
• Prepare and analyze unit plans and reports.
• Provide leadership by demonstrating expertise to achieve results.
• Foster an effective work environment with clear objectives and teamwork.
• Develop staff through coaching, performance feedback and development plans.
• Additional tasks may be assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Planning

Organizational skills

Decision making

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

As Manager, Industrial Engineering, you will identify, evaluate, justify and implement process optimization initiatives, including distribution capacity expansions, labor performance programs, transportation optimization initiatives and system upgrades.

What You’ll Do

Manage a team of Industrial Engineers responsible for optimizing supply chain processes

Lead Logistics planning efforts, including capacity and network modeling and capital budgeting

Assist with transportation optimization initiatives

Oversee the design of distribution facilities, including new facilities, facility retrofits, conveyor changes and other material handling equipment changes

Drive the Industrial Engineer team to identify, define and implement process improvement opportunities

Address all aspects of change, including people, processes, systems and equipment

Introduce and adapt improvement methodologies as appropriate to drive change (e.g., Six Sigma).

Manage direct reports, systems and projects to achieve unit goals per Company policies and practices

Prepare and analyze unit plans and reports

Provide leadership by exhibiting influence and expertise to achieve results

Create an effective work environment by developing a shared vision, setting clear objectives, expecting teamwork, recognizing outstanding performance and maintaining open communications.

Develop staff through coaching, performance feedback, effective performance assessments and establishing performance and development plans

Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or other Engineering discipline

Analytical, planning, organizing, sound judgment, decision making and leadership skills

Experience with work measurement and performance management programs, conveyor design and optimization, large project management and warehouse systems

Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office products with an emphasis in Excel and Access

Proficient with AutoCAD

Some travel is required; roughly 30%

PREFERRED

Multiple years of experience in retail distribution

Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others