Senior Industrial Engineer

Position Overview

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 strategic 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.

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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
• Project Management.

Benefits

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full‑time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. Burlington provides a variety of training and development opportunities so associates can grow with the company.

Min‑Mid: $80,000‑$105,000

Location: New Jersey, Swedesboro
Address: 2961 Route 322, Building A
Zip Code: 08085

Remote Type: In Office / On‑site

Job Type: Full‑Time

Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.