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Dollar Tree Stores

Director, Industrial Engineering

Dollar Tree Stores, Chesapeake, Virginia, United States, 23322

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Overview The Director, Industrial Engineering at Dollar Tree Stores leads a team of engineers to support Design & Construction of Distribution Centers, design and execution of Material Handling Equipment (MHE), automation and equipment solutions for both new builds and retrofit projects. The ideal candidate has a proven history of engineering leadership, responsibility for large complex projects, planning, cost control, Engineering Standards/Labor Management Systems (LMS) and driving standardization and innovation across an organization. To be successful in this role you will need to be an influencer and capable of working effectively with senior leaders across multiple teams (IT, Transportation, Allocations, Operations, etc). You need to be a proven team leader, engineering leader, diligent project manager, communicator, influencer, and problem solver. You will manage large, complex projects and initiatives, deal with ambiguity and be responsible for embracing Dollar Tree and Family Dollar\'s store-centric commitment to customers, customer service and sales.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of Industrial and Process Engineers as well as Project Managers

Manage Design and Construction efforts of New DCs with General Contracting Partners

Design material handling, automation and equipment solutions for New and Existing DCs

Drive standardization in DC operations, Engineered Labor Standards and Labor Management Systems

Manage and improve facility and field engineering processes utilizing lean methodologies

Manage large, complex engineering initiatives across the two banner network

Ensure customer satisfaction by following through with requests and ensuring needs are met as accurately and immediately as possible

Collaborate with Operations, IT, Allocations, Finance, HR and external partners to ensure project completion (on time and within budget)

Drive innovations across the Engineering organization

Travel approximately 30%–40% depending on business needs

Qualifications Position Requirements:

Office work environment, 40+ hours per week

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university with a background in Industrial Engineering. Master’s Degree and MOST certification preferred

Experience:

Minimum 10-12 years of experience in Supply Chain Engineering. Knowledge/experience with WMS, Labor Management Systems, voice and order picking systems. Knowledge/experience of DC conceptual design and Construction. Detailed knowledge/experience designing and implementing MHE Systems and Controls. Understanding of capacity and DC flow of product through various operations.

Job Related Skills:

Strong supervision and project management skills, strong presentation, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Computer Skills:

AutoCAD, MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint. Data base proficiency preferred.

Location: 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Retail

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