Industrial Engineering Manager

Burlington Helping Burlington

Industrial Engineering Manager overseeing productivity and operational enhancements at Burlington. Leading initiatives and managing projects to optimize store operations and workforce efficiency.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeBurlington • Vermont • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, lead and manage initiatives that drive increases in productivity
Enhance associate workload simplification and improve store operational processes
Effectively identify, analyze and drive to completion new initiatives within the stores
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and 3rd party consulting resources
Identify improvements to store operations through work measurement (MOST), process reengineering, workstation, and material handling redesign
Build strong relationships with Field partners to coach and train in the proper definition, communication, and implementation of best practices
Manage development and maintenance of accurate and effective engineered standards through detailed review of time and frequency studies
Generate stakeholder interest in pursuing ideas, secure approvals prior to implementation stage
Use data analysis skills to validate hypotheses or analyze improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related analytical discipline
5+ years of experience in projects related to process design, work measurement, productivity improvement, cost reduction and project implementation
Preferred experience working in a retail distribution or stores environment with labor management systems
Work measurement, standard data, and predetermined time systems and tools (MOST) with an emphasis on time study expertise
Development, maintenance, and implementation of management observation and accountability programs
Six Sigma, LEAN, or Continuous Improvement training a plus
MOST training a plus
Ability to lead and prioritize projects for the IE team to drive results forward
Ability to independently gather, analyze and interpret information and develop, recommend, and implement solutions while maintaining budget
Demonstrated ability to interact across a broad range of organizational levels and functions
Ability to analyze process elements, identify waste and efficiency opportunities
Utilize MS Excel/Access to develop tools for analysis and modeling
Knowledge of statistics and probability
Experience with LMS and time study software

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision coverage
life and disability insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
401(k) plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

work measurementprocess reengineeringtime study expertiseproductivity improvementcost reductiondata analysisstatisticsprobabilityLEANSix Sigma

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcoachingcommunicationproblem-solvingprioritizationinterpersonal skillsanalytical thinkingrelationship buildinginitiative

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial EngineeringSix Sigma certificationLEAN certificationMOST training