Senior Manager, Industrial Engineering

Brother International Corporation; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Educational assistance program

Job summary

Brother International Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager for Industrial Engineering to lead productivity improvements by developing and implementing process automation projects in Bartlett, Tennessee. This role requires 8+ years in industrial engineering and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

The selected candidate will manage a team of engineers, optimize distribution center operations, and handle budgets for efficiency projects. Attractive benefits include health and dental insurance, educational assistance, and a significant 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in industrial engineering or supply-chain roles emphasizing continuous improvement.
• 3+ years in efficiency studies, data analytics, and project management.
• Preferred certifications include Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to conduct time studies and identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Mentor on process design and value stream mapping.
• Manage engineering resources for workplace optimization.
• Develop and manage budgets for capital projects.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Data Analytics

Project Management

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD 2D

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Role Overview

The Senior Manager, Industrial Engineering leads productivity improvements by developing, planning and implementing process automation projects. This role leads a team of engineers on continuous improvement activity aimed at optimizing distribution center operations in our Bartlett, Tennessee facility. The Senior Manager supports strategic initiatives designed to optimize operational performance in distribution and manufacturing processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Industrial Engineers to complete time studies and line‑balancing exercises to identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Mentor and serve as subject‑matter expert on process design and value stream mapping in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage engineering resources for 5S and shop‑floor layout planning to support workplace optimization.
• Address complex issues and adapt to changing departmental plans.
• Utilize industrial engineers to help the operations team meet operational challenges.
• Provide expertise on capacity assurance methodologies, root‑cause problem‑solving techniques, and process tools (e.g., 5‑why analysis, Ishikawa, DMAIC).
• Lead shop‑floor interactions with operations teams to identify capacity improvement opportunities and introduce process automation.
• Provide technology solutions using advanced manufacturing engineering best practices, automation, and vendor management.
• Develop engineering projects, participate in RFPs, source vendors, and manage projects within budget.
• Develop and deliver executive‑level communications for project approvals, demonstrating ROI.
• Develop and manage the industrial engineering portfolio, a 5‑year strategic plan.
• Collaborate with Health & Safety to improve equipment safety and develop pre‑production safety review processes.
• Develop and manage budgets for capital projects related to efficiency improvements and new technology integration.
• Develop cost‑saving strategies and ensure project plans are within budget constraints.
• Provide a clear ROI as part of the project maturity process.

Experience and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Experience: 8+ years in industrial engineering or related operations/supply‑chain role; leading large‑scale continuous improvement initiatives and network optimization projects.
• At least 3 years of experience in efficiency studies, data analytics, performance reporting, and project management.
• Preferred certifications: Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Technical skills: Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD 2D, Project Management tools (MS Project or equivalent).
• Other skills: 5S & Workplace Optimization, Systematic Layout Planning (Richard Muther and Associates Method).

Compensation

Base salary range: $130,000 – $155,000 per year. Eligible for a 20 % bonus at 100 % of target, with opportunity to exceed 100 % depending on company performance.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance effective from day one. 401(k) plan with matching up to 100 % of the first 4 % of employee contributions. Educational assistance program reimbursing up to 100 % of tuition and related expenses.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Brother International Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Brother is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application or interview process. If you need an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].