Director, Industrial Engineering - LMS & WMS Optimization at Dollar Tree

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail, Supply Chain, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering preferred) from an accredited institution required
Master’s degree and/or MOST certification strongly preferred
10–12+ years of progressive Supply Chain Engineering experience
5+ years in a leadership role with direct oversight of LMS and WMS implementations and optimization
Deep knowledge of leading LMS (Manhattan and Blue Yonder preferred) and WMS platforms (Manhattan preferred)
Strong background in labor engineering, productivity analytics and engineered labor standards
Strong leadership, supervisory, and project management skills
Excellent presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to drive change, influence stakeholders, and lead through ambiguity
Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint
Database proficiency preferred
Willingness to travel 30–50% depending on business needs

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership over the design, implementation and governance of engineered labor standards using LMS across all distribution centers
Lead the continued rollout of a new WMS to all distribution centers
Oversee WMS optimization initiatives to enhance order fulfillment, slotting strategies and overall warehouse efficiency
Lead a team of industrial engineers and systems analysts to execute projects aligned with Supply Chain performance goals
Drive operational standardization across DCs, including engineered labor standards and Labor Management Systems (LMS)
Improve facility and field engineering processes using lean methodologies
Partner with cross-functional teams (IT, Operations and Supply Chain leadership) to integrate LMS and WMS with broader enterprise systems
Define and track key performance metrics, driving accountability for labor productivity, throughput, space utilization and service levels
Collaborate with site leadership to roll out new tools, standards and system enhancements ensuring effective adoption and compliance

Skills

LMS

WMS

Industrial Engineering

Engineered Labor Standards

Warehouse Optimization

Lean Methodologies

Project Management

Supply Chain

Slotting Strategies

KPIs

Distribution Centers

Dollar Tree

Value retailer offering low-cost everyday items

About Dollar Tree

Dollar Tree operates over 8,000 stores and 25 distribution centers, providing a variety of products such as party supplies, home décor, health and beauty items, seasonal goods, and food at low prices. The company sources its merchandise globally, allowing it to offer high-value items that appeal to customers looking for affordable everyday and holiday essentials. Unlike many retailers, Dollar Tree maintains a strict pricing model where most items are priced at one dollar, which helps attract a diverse customer base. The company's goal is to adapt to market changes while ensuring customer satisfaction through a dedicated workforce and creative strategies.

Chesapeake, VirginiaHeadquarters

1986Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees