Job Description

Target Global Supply Chain and Logistics is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how we get the right product to the right guest even better, faster and more cost effectively than before. We are becoming more intelligent, automated and algorithmic in our decision-making, so that no matter how guests shop—in stores or on Target.com—we deliver the convenience and immediate gratification they demand and deserve. We are on a mission to win decisively over any competitor, with a seamless and superior guest service experience unlike any they can offer. Our teams work with the agility our mission requires, and we constantly come together to implement new processes in record time. So we’re looking for exceptional people who are proactive, creative, independent, innovative, risk-savvy and comfortable working in varying degrees of ambiguity. Are you a critical thinker who seeks the root cause and can analyze both qualitatively and quantitatively? Are you a creative problem-solver who simplifies problems, quickly identifies solutions, commits to a plan and then positively influences others to execute it? If so, you will have success on one of our dynamic teams.

As a Lead Industrial Engineer in Supply Chain Operations, you will be responsible for owning and delivering operational excellence through process efficiency improvements, cost management, and data driven problem solving across Fulfillment and Sort Center nodes. You will champion our Continuous Improvement culture, act as a high-impact leader, influencer and change agent. In partnership with field and headquarter stakeholders, you will work to identify, prioritize, and lead process improvements that have the potential to transform operations through various methods, including Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, etc. You will also collaborate as a thought partner across the Fulfillment and Last Mile Continuous Improvement team by providing data and statistical analysis in order to prioritize and address various business and operational constraints within Target Fulfillment and Sort Centers.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years’ experience in Industrial Engineering with demonstrated IE concepts (labor utilization, workflow and layout, process improvement, and process standardization)
• Demonstrated proficiency in structured problem-solving tools and engineering optimization methods required (8-step problem solving, Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standardized Work, etc.)
• Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with partners across various teams and as a part of cross functional teams
• Change agent with proven ability to influence others and advocate for change where needed
• Strong ability to identify, define, and resolve ambiguous problems using data and statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, and simulation techniques
• Enjoys detailed work and communicating updates to various stakeholders
• Able to access all areas of the DC, including mezzanine platforms
• Ability to travel approximately 30% of the time, will vary based on business needs
• Must live within commuting distance of a Target Fulfillment Center, Sortation Center, or Flow Center

Desired Competencies and Characteristics:

• Application of Engineering Optimization methods in manufacturing or supply chain environment preferred
• Curious and collaborative
• Strong initiative and bias for action
• Ability to manage complexity and navigate ambiguity
• Instills trust and highly accountable