Senior Industrial Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Engineering
Operations Management
This role supports Burlington Stores Supply Chain organization by leading and contributing to initiatives that improve productivity, reduce operating expenses, maximize throughput, and enhance workplace safety through data-driven reporting and analysis. Serving as Burlington Stores subject matter expert in labor management, the position provides guidance and policy recommendations to Distribution Center (DC) leadership across a national logistics network. The role partners closely with DC operations leadership and supports complex, cross-functional projects and ad hoc assignments aligned to business objectives.
Responsibilities may periodically require night or weekend work based on operational needs. The position leverages expertise in standard data and predetermined time systems, statistical analysis, operations research, line balancing, material handling systems, and cost justification, with preferred experience in SQL, BI/reporting tools, Manhattan Associates supply chain solutions, and Dematic WCS functionality. A Day in the Life Lead and execute the development and maintenance of accurate and effective engineered standards through time and frequency studies.
Assist in management of the productivity clerical team. Define and maintain “Best Methods” for all job functions across all Shifts including training of management and hourly workforce on productivity and work methods Analyze, implement, and document enhancements to existing work methods, flows, and processes to increase throughput Propose and test new concepts to improve the flow and setup in the distribution centers Identify, propose, and develop improved operational and key metrics reporting Collaborate with operations to create and build tactical and strategical tools to meet business objectives.
Support the design and implementation of material handling equipment incorporated into existing, new, and expanded network buildings Support capital projects when required with cost justification (Return on Investment), cost/benefit analyses, and implementation Support business objectives for expense and throughput improvement initiatives through needs assessment, work methods flow analysis, recommendations, and project implementation. Use appropriate project management tools to plan, develop, and coordinate the completion of assigned tasks and deliver quantifiable results.
Work effectively with external resources (consultants and contractors) to ensure collaborative partnerships to meet business requirements Provide guidance to less-senior engineers and be versed at team education, training and facilitation of engineering principles. Compensation Range: $ - $ You'll Come With 4+ years of experience in projects related to process and material handling systems design, work measurement, productivity improvement, cost reduction and project implementation BS Industrial Engineering required Ability to work independently with little direct supervision
Experience with work measurement methodologies and tools with an emphasis on time study expertise Experience in best methods development and implementation Experience in the development and maintenance of a management observation program Experience in the development and maintenance of an accountability program
Experience with productivity tracking, data collection systems
Experience with Standard Data and Predetermined Time Systems Experience performing cost analysis for project justification Strong ability to gather, analyze and interpret information and develop, recommend, and implement solutions while maintaining budget Effective communication, planning, organization, and problem-solving skills Excellent PC skills – Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Visio…
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