Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Director of Industrial Engineering will lead a network of four distribution and fulfillment centers, driving long-term planning and operational excellence.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading engineering teams, continuous and process improvement, managing large projects, promoting safety and company culture, and using data to support decision-making.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 5+ years of engineering management in distribution/fulfillment centers, a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, experience in continuous improvement, engineered labor standards, project management, and willingness to travel 25%.
Compensation and benefits
The company offers a very competitive compensation package and relocation assistance.
Work environment and culture
The company values culture highly and promotes a safety-first environment aligned with its mission and values.
Company information
The client is a $10B+ global organization with nearly 50 years of history, operating multiple distribution and fulfillment centers worldwide.
Team overview
The candidate will lead a team of junior and senior engineers across multiple centers.
Job location and travel
The role requires travel up to 25% across US distribution and fulfillment centers; relocation is offered.
Application process
Interested candidates should apply or contact Brett Schurman, Senior Supply Chain Recruiter, via email.
Unique job features
The position involves managing large-scale projects ranging from $500K to $75M and leading strategic 5 and 10-year network plans.
Company overview
Schurman Executive Recruiting is a recruitment firm based in Augusta, GA, specializing in placing professionals in industrial engineering roles. The company connects candidates with various engineering positions, such as industrial engineers, within the manufacturing and supply chain sectors. Schurman Executive Recruiting generates revenue by providing recruitment services to businesses seeking qualified engineering professionals.
How to land this job
Position your resume to showcase leadership in industrial engineering, emphasizing your experience managing teams across distribution or fulfillment centers and your strategic planning capabilities for long-term network growth.
Highlight continuous and process improvement initiatives you have led, your expertise in engineered labor standards, and your project management skills handling large-scale implementations and equipment rollouts.
Apply through multiple channels including Schurman Executive Recruiting's corporate site, LinkedIn job postings, and industry-specific job boards to maximize your exposure.
Connect with Brett Schurman and other professionals in the industrial engineering or supply chain divisions at Schurman Executive Recruiting on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on their company’s global impact or asking about their approach to cultural leadership and safety in distribution centers.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'continuous improvement,' 'engineered standards,' 'project management,' 'material handling equipment,' and 'data-driven decision-making' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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