Lead Industrial Engineer – Supply Chain Operations

Target

. Enhance overall business performance through deployment of Engineered Labor Standards, maintenance of the Labor Management System, and application of the Industrial Engineering governance process .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in deploying Engineered Labor Standards and maintaining Labor Management Systems to enhance operational efficiency. Proficient in structured problem-solving methodologies and capable of analyzing process performance to drive continuous improvement across supply chain facilities.

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Engineered Labor Standards DevelopmentLabor Management System ConfigurationStructured Problem-SolvingProcess Performance AnalysisLean Six Sigma Green Belt

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Hard Skills

Time Study ValidationElemental Time AnalysisCycle Time Data AnalysisValue Stream MappingRoot Cause AnalysisDescriptive StatisticsPareto AnalysisWork MeasurementChange ManagementProject Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationTime ManagementPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Industry Keywords

Industrial EngineeringSupply ChainDistributionFulfillmentManufacturingLogisticsRetail OperationsOperational Data AnalysisWaste IdentificationCross-Functional Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Enhance overall business performance through deployment of Engineered Labor Standards, maintenance of the Labor Management System, and application of the Industrial Engineering governance process
Lead deployment of Engineered Labor Standards and the Labor Management System across multiple supply chain facilities
Conduct time study validations, XYZ coordinate mapping, and vehicle speed testing
Configure labor standards into the Labor Management System
Lead onsite team trainings
Support adoption of new leader and operational routines through change management
Maintain and update labor standards within the Labor Management System
Identify process improvement opportunities to reduce operating costs, eliminate waste, and improve productivity
Provide engineering guidance, mentorship, and subject matter expertise to operational leaders, engineering teams, and cross-functional business partners
Support development, implementation, and sustainment of Engineered Labor Standards, preferred work methods, productivity performance, and the labor management system

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience as an Industrial Engineer within distribution, fulfillment, manufacturing, logistics, or retail operations
Direct field operations experience strongly preferred
Experience using process observation, elemental time analysis, work sampling, cycle time data, and related techniques
Experience designing and maintaining Engineered Labor Standards and configuring them into a Labor Management System/platform
Experience deploying Engineered Labor Standards to supply chain facilities preferred
Ability to develop and validate causal hypotheses using quantitative analysis and direct observation
Proficiency in structured problem-solving, including 8-step problem solving, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standardized Work, Visual Management, root cause analysis, and waste identification
Ability to analyze process performance and variation using descriptive statistics, segmentation, Pareto analysis, distributions, trend analysis, correlation, and before/after performance comparisons
Project management skills including scoping, problem statements, goal definition, benefit identification, implementation planning, and timeline management
Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships across teams and in cross-functional teams
Proven ability to influence others and advocate for change
Excellent interpersonal communication, time management, presentation, and organizational skills
Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations
Able to access all areas of distribution facilities, including mezzanine platforms
Must be located within commuting distance of a Target Supply Chain facility and major airport hub
Ability to travel approximately 80% of the time and/or work in an office within a Target Supply Chain facility up to 4 days a week
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or demonstrated equivalent capability
Experience with DMAIC/A3/8-step structured problem solving
Experience analyzing high-volume transactional or operational data
Experience with work measurement, labor standards, and engineered labor-management systems
Experience scaling large-scale changes across multiple facilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
401(k)
Employee discount
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Paid sick leave
Paid national holidays
Paid vacation
Financial, education, and well-being benefits