Sr. Industrial Engineer at J.Crew

Sr. Industrial Engineer – Lynchburg, VA

Overview:

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Industrial Engineer overseeing engineering efforts across J. Crew’s distribution network. We're seeking a visionary leader with proven lean expertise, a strong project management background, capital budget management skills, and a track record in leading engineering teams to establish engineered labor standards and labor management systems. Experience in the retail apparel industry is a plus. If you're ready to drive operational excellence, optimize performance, and be a key player in shaping the future of our supply chain, apply now to make your mark in a rapidly evolving and thriving industry.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management: Manage and lead cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and monitor projects aimed at optimizing the distribution center's operations, including process redesign, layout changes, and system implementations.

Capital Budget Management: Develop and manage budgets for capital projects related to process improvements and automation. Ensure projects are executed within budget constraints and demonstrate a clear return on investment.

Lean Process Improvement: Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives by applying lean methodologies to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve overall efficiency.

Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of industrial engineers and interns, providing guidance and support in the development and execution of projects.

Engineered Labor Standards: Oversee the development and maintenance of engineered labor standards for various tasks within the distribution center to optimize workforce productivity and performance.

Labor Management Systems: Implement and oversee labor management systems to track and improve labor performance, labor scheduling, and labor cost control.

Data Analysis: Utilize data analytics to identify areas for improvement, track performance metrics, and provide actionable insights for operational enhancements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, logistics, and IT, to ensure alignment and effective implementation of improvement initiatives.

Compliance: Ensure that all engineering solutions and projects adhere to safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.

Travel expected up to 30%

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

Proven experience in lean process improvement and project management within a distribution center environment.

Strong financial acumen with experience in managing capital budgets.

Leadership experience, including managing a team of engineers.

In-depth knowledge of engineered labor standards and labor management systems.

Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Proficiency in project management software and data analytics tools.

Experience in retail distribution is a plus.

Skills & Abilities:

Strong written and oral communication skills

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Strong time-management skills.

Experience reading flow charts, schematics and blueprints.

Strong mathematical and analytical capabilities

Effective PC skills with MS Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, Access, Note, Teams) and AutoCAD

We are committed to affirmatively providing equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, legally protected physical or mental disability or any other basis protected under applicable law.