Senior Industrial Engineer

Gildan; Eden (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company discount

Job summary

Gildan in North Carolina's Eden distribution center seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to optimize labor standards, analyze data, and lead continuous improvement. This senior role mentors a developing engineer and partners with Operations, IT, Finance, and Distribution to drive efficient processes.

You will build reports using Excel, Tableau, and PowerPoint; apply Lean principles; support slotting and replenishment strategies; and influence stakeholders daily to improve productivity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering required.
• 3–4+ years of Industrial Engineering experience in a distribution center, warehouse, logistics, or large operation.
• Strong experience with labor management, reporting, data analysis, and WMS.
• Advanced Excel skills with macros and data visualization.
• Experience with Tableau or similar BI tools.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders.
• Lean/CI experience; Green Belt/Black Belt a plus, training available.

Responsibilities

• Optimize labor standards and performance using WMS, LM, and reporting tools.
• Analyze data and recommend process improvements to boost productivity and cut costs.
• Build and enhance reports using Excel, Tableau, and PowerPoint to communicate insights.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles.
• Support slotting, sequencing, SKU placement, replenishment strategies, and planning.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, IT, Finance, and Distribution to solve challenges.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor within the IE team.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean / CI

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Manhattan WMS

Labor Management (LM)

Excel (Advanced)

Tableau

PowerPoint

Job description

What if your next engineering role wasn't about standing on a manufacturing floor all day, but about shaping how one of North America's largest apparel distribution centers operates?

At Gildan, our Industrial Engineering team is at the center of optimizing a 1.2 million-square-foot distribution operation supporting our wholesale business. This is an opportunity to influence how work gets done by improving labor standards, leveraging warehouse technology, analyzing operational data, and partnering with leaders to drive smarter, more efficient processes.

We're looking for an experienced Industrial Engineer who enjoys solving complex operational challenges, working with data, and collaborating across teams. This position is being hired as a senior-level engineer who will also serve as mentor to a developing engineer on the team, bringing both technical expertise and professional maturity.

What You'll Do

• Optimize labor standards and operational performance using Manhattan WMS, Labor Management (LM), and reporting tools.
• Analyze warehouse data and recommend process improvements that improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Build and enhance reports using Excel, Tableau, and PowerPoint to communicate operational insights.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles.
• Support warehouse slotting, sequencing, SKU placement, replenishment strategies, and operational planning.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, IT, Finance, and Distribution teams to solve business challenges.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource and mentor within the Industrial Engineering team.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from an accredited university.
• 3–4+ years of Industrial Engineering experience.
• Experience in a distribution center, warehouse, logistics, or large operational environment.
• Strong experience with labor management, reporting, data analysis, and warehouse management systems.
• Advanced Excel skills, including macros and data visualization.
• Experience with Tableau or similar BI tools.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Lean or Continuous Improvement experience is preferred. Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus, but training is available.

Why Gildan?

• Join one of Gildan's largest and most strategic distribution centers.
• Work alongside experienced engineering leaders while helping develop the next generation of talent.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company discount.
• Long-term career growth within a global organization.
• Opportunity to influence high-impact operational decisions every day.