Industrial Engineering Manager

Position Overview The Industrial Engineering Manager's primary responsibilities are to identify, lead and manage initiatives that drive increases in productivity, enhance associate workload simplification and improve store operational processes. This job requires problem solving skills and strong analytical capabilities, along with team management and great communication skills. Must effectively identify, analyze and drive to completion new initiatives within the stores through a combination of tactics such as in-store observations, interactions with store leadership, idea generation with Field executives, discussions with store partners (such as supply chain and asset protection), and competitive benchmarking. In addition, this role will be a primary owner of our labor standards database, and will need to become an expert in adding, editing and updating data inputs. A Day in the Life Leadership Own overall timelines for projects while providing guidance and leadership to Industrial Engineering team Collaborate with internal stakeholders and 3rd party consulting resources to brainstorm improvement ideas and develop sharp hypotheses. Improvement ideas could come from projects initiated by store operations partners or from competitive insights Identify improvements to store operations through work measurement (MOST), process reengineering, workstation, and material handling redesign Build strong relationships with Field partners to coach and train in the proper definition, communication, and implementation of best practices Process Improvement and Analysis Identify productivity and process improvement opportunities within the current structure by providing insightful analysis and making compelling recommendations to senior leadership Collect in-store observations, understand current operations, and collaborate with subject matter experts from corporate and in the Field to identify opportunities Manage development and maintenance of accurate and effective engineered standards through detailed review of time and frequency studies. Manage development and maintenance of best practices for all job functions- Due Diligence of Cost/ROI-Timing assumptions Leverage process time standards to estimate productivity opportunity of ideas that emerge during process improvement ideation Use data analysis skills to validate hypotheses or analyze improvements Project Support Develop business cases and outline links to financial performance for specific initiatives Generate stakeholder interest in pursuing ideas, secure approvals prior to implementation stage Support business objectives and expense and throughput improvement initiatives through needs assessment, work methods flow analysis, recommendations and implementation Use appropriate project management tools to plan, develop, and coordinate the completion of assigned tasks and deliver quantifiable results Support the design and installation of material handling equipment incorporated into existing, new, and smaller footprint stores You'll Come With Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related analytical discipline 5+ years of experience in projects related to process design, work measurement, productivity improvement, cost reduction and project implementation. Preferred experience working in a retail distribution or stores environment with labor management systems Work measurement, standard data, and predetermined time systems and tools (MOST) with an emphasis on time study expertise. Development, maintenance, and implementation of management observation and accountability programs. Six Sigma, LEAN, or Continuous Improvement training a plus MOST training a plus Ability to lead and prioritize projects for the IE team to drive results forward. Ability to independently gather, analyze and interpret information and develop, recommend, and implement solutions while maintaining budget. Demonstrated ability to interact across a broad range of organizational levels and functions. Ability to analyze process elements, identify waste and efficiency opportunities Utilize MS Excel/Access to develop tools for analysis and modeling Knowledge of statistics and probability Experience with LMS and time study software #LI-CG1 Come join our team. You’re going to like it here! You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location. Compensation Range: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00