Finish Line, Inc.
Director Industrial Engineering page is loaded Director Industrial Engineering Apply locations Supply Chain - Indianapolis, IN time type Full time posted on Posted 13 Days Ago job requisition id JR10024511 The Director, Industrial Engineer leads key strategic initiatives in Supply Chain, from planning through implementation. This person will be responsible for overseeing all engineering operations across multiple distribution centers in North America. This role involves managing internal engineers, external consultants, vendors, and project managers to ensure successful execution of large-scale initiatives, including multi-million-dollar capital projects. The position requires strategic leadership, financial oversight, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence. This leader will effectively exhibit JD Finish Line’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following key duties:
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the primary engineering resource for multimillion-dollar projects, providing technical guidance and executive-level insight.
Oversee engineering operations for multiple distribution centers across North America, lead cross-functional teams, and provide expertise in facility layout, automation design, and process optimization.
Lead and manage large-scale engineering projects from conception through completion.
Develop strategic roadmaps for engineering initiatives to optimize throughput and cost efficiency.
Develop executive-level presentations and board papers for capital investment approvals.
Ensure projects meet objectives, timelines, and budgets by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
Direct and influence project managers, vendors, and consultants to achieve project milestones.
Manage a team of internal engineers, analysts, and consultants and provide technical leadership and mentorship to ensure consistency with best practices.
Develop and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
Collaborate with senior leadership on long-term engineering strategies and capital planning.
Manage and monitor project budgets, ensuring financial accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
Contribute to ROI evaluations and risk assessments for new projects.
Partner cross-functionally with IT, Procurement, Systems, Operations and other corporate teams to drive project success.
Provide consistent and timely communication with supply chain leadership, to present current status, acquire consensus of future needs and forecasts, and mitigate potential risk.
Performs network and facility level analysis of operational data and metrics; provides recommendations based on analysis of key metrics that directly impact operational costs.
Identifies and implements expense reduction opportunities related to overall supply chain initiatives.
Evaluates and designs facility layouts including storage racks, conveyors, automation, and other material handling solutions for the North America Supply Chain Distribution Network.
Acts as the subject matter expert on the labor management program; leads and manages labor management projects and activities utilizing data from the WMS, WES, Automation software and other databases.
Performs root cause analysis and develops analytical tools to improve problem-solving processes.
Additional duties and projects as assigned.
Required Education and/or Experience: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Experience: 10+ years in engineering leadership roles with a proven track record of managing large-scale projects.
Strong expertise: Project management, vendor coordination, financial oversight, and executive-level communication.
Experience: Distribution center operations and process optimization.
Proficiency: Data analysis, financial modeling, and project management tools.
Required Computer and Technical Skills: Proficiency in G-Suite (Google Docs, Sheets and Slides) or Microsoft Office equivalent programs. Data mining fundamentals required. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sit for more than 6 hours per shift
Use hands to finger, handle and feel
Reach with hands and arms
Talk and/or hear
Walk or move from one location to another
Periodically may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
Spending between 35% to 50% of time traveling (by air or land)
Average work week is 40-50 hours, which can vary depending on business need
Work Environment: The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy. #LI-DNI This job description is not intended to cover all aspects, duties, and/or responsibilities required of employees. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary or permanent basis per company policy. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. EEO Statement: The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other characteristic or class protected by law. The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws, including for disabilities, pregnancy, and religious practices.
Need accessibility assistance to apply? Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application can either call Finish Line at (317) 613-6890 or email us at talentacquisition@finishline.com. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will respond as soon as reasonably possible. (This email address and phone number is only for individuals seeking accommodation when applying for a job.)
About Us
About Us We are Finish Line, Inc., a premium retailer of the latest shoes, apparel, and accessories. Headquartered in Indianapolis, with a digital office in Boulder, there are about 970 Finish Line locations primarily in U.S. malls and shops inside Macy’s department stores. We employ more than 14,000 store associates who are experts in style, and passionate about everything sneaker culture. At JD Finish Line, our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion is louder than words. As part of JD Finish Line’s commitment to creating a more diverse, equitable, & inclusive organization, we established voluntary, employee-led, Employee Resource Groups to support our Diversity & Inclusion mission and goals. We have also established a D&I Council composed of individuals throughout the company who are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where individuals of all races, genders, and backgrounds are free to be their authentic selves. We listen to the voices of our team members, which holds us accountable in creating an equitable and successful company. Together, we are stronger.
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Oversee engineering operations for multiple distribution centers across North America, lead cross-functional teams, and provide expertise in facility layout, automation design, and process optimization.
Lead and manage large-scale engineering projects from conception through completion.
Develop strategic roadmaps for engineering initiatives to optimize throughput and cost efficiency.
Develop executive-level presentations and board papers for capital investment approvals.
Ensure projects meet objectives, timelines, and budgets by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
Direct and influence project managers, vendors, and consultants to achieve project milestones.
Manage a team of internal engineers, analysts, and consultants and provide technical leadership and mentorship to ensure consistency with best practices.
Develop and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
Collaborate with senior leadership on long-term engineering strategies and capital planning.
Manage and monitor project budgets, ensuring financial accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
Contribute to ROI evaluations and risk assessments for new projects.
Partner cross-functionally with IT, Procurement, Systems, Operations and other corporate teams to drive project success.
Provide consistent and timely communication with supply chain leadership, to present current status, acquire consensus of future needs and forecasts, and mitigate potential risk.
Performs network and facility level analysis of operational data and metrics; provides recommendations based on analysis of key metrics that directly impact operational costs.
Identifies and implements expense reduction opportunities related to overall supply chain initiatives.
Evaluates and designs facility layouts including storage racks, conveyors, automation, and other material handling solutions for the North America Supply Chain Distribution Network.
Acts as the subject matter expert on the labor management program; leads and manages labor management projects and activities utilizing data from the WMS, WES, Automation software and other databases.
Performs root cause analysis and develops analytical tools to improve problem-solving processes.
Additional duties and projects as assigned.
Required Education and/or Experience: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Experience: 10+ years in engineering leadership roles with a proven track record of managing large-scale projects.
Strong expertise: Project management, vendor coordination, financial oversight, and executive-level communication.
Experience: Distribution center operations and process optimization.
Proficiency: Data analysis, financial modeling, and project management tools.
Required Computer and Technical Skills: Proficiency in G-Suite (Google Docs, Sheets and Slides) or Microsoft Office equivalent programs. Data mining fundamentals required. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sit for more than 6 hours per shift
Use hands to finger, handle and feel
Reach with hands and arms
Talk and/or hear
Walk or move from one location to another
Periodically may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
Spending between 35% to 50% of time traveling (by air or land)
Average work week is 40-50 hours, which can vary depending on business need
Work Environment: The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy. #LI-DNI This job description is not intended to cover all aspects, duties, and/or responsibilities required of employees. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary or permanent basis per company policy. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. EEO Statement: The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other characteristic or class protected by law. The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws, including for disabilities, pregnancy, and religious practices.
Need accessibility assistance to apply? Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application can either call Finish Line at (317) 613-6890 or email us at talentacquisition@finishline.com. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will respond as soon as reasonably possible. (This email address and phone number is only for individuals seeking accommodation when applying for a job.)
About Us
About Us We are Finish Line, Inc., a premium retailer of the latest shoes, apparel, and accessories. Headquartered in Indianapolis, with a digital office in Boulder, there are about 970 Finish Line locations primarily in U.S. malls and shops inside Macy’s department stores. We employ more than 14,000 store associates who are experts in style, and passionate about everything sneaker culture. At JD Finish Line, our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion is louder than words. As part of JD Finish Line’s commitment to creating a more diverse, equitable, & inclusive organization, we established voluntary, employee-led, Employee Resource Groups to support our Diversity & Inclusion mission and goals. We have also established a D&I Council composed of individuals throughout the company who are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where individuals of all races, genders, and backgrounds are free to be their authentic selves. We listen to the voices of our team members, which holds us accountable in creating an equitable and successful company. Together, we are stronger.
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