Industrial Engineer - Distribution

Who We Are: Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.JOB MISSION:Create, build, and execute warehouse engineering improvement strategies that will drive New Balance. This role will plan, design and direct warehouse processes to maximize efficiencies, eliminate waste and improve customer service.MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:Support all warehouse engineering functions throughout the New Balance distribution network.Identify and create new engineering opportunities that will bring operational advantages towards providing long term competitive crease warehouse efficiencies by recommending and implementing process enhancements relating to waste elimination by improving equipment design, layout, process flow, customer service and safety. Develop and maintain labor standards, standardized work, and job instructions for all operations.Evaluate process and technology for warehouse capabilities and process flow.Perform data analysis on inventory levels, shipping activity, and receiving activity to produce an optimal storage configuration design and product flow to maximize footprint and warehouse efficiency.Standardize processes and practices across the distribution network.Partner with internal departments to determine equipment specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates to equipment terface with 3PL''s, sales, compliance, and warehouse supervision to continuously improve material handling equipment and warehouse operations.Deliver strategic business plans that strengthen the brand, meet financial targets, and create an environment of success.Implement innovation technologies which demonstrate NB''s commitment to our distribution networks growth to further the organization.Manage continuous improvement and cost reduction projects. Follows up to ensure action items are timely completed and that financial goals are achieved.Other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:Bachelor''s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering.Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with modern warehousing techniques and equipment with a focus on Lean warehousing principles strongly preferred.Domestic and International travel required, frequency of travel dependent on project timelines.Strategic project planning, analytical and technical skills in warehousing processes and methods.Excellent written and verbal communication skills; highly PC literate with a focus on MS Office; CAD; Project Management and Warehouse Management and Controls.Our Benefits: Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You''ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it''s part of our culture.Learn more about our BenefitsFlexible Work Schedule: New Balance is committed to creating a culture that allows our associates to do their best work. Our corporate work-from-home policy does not mandate an arbitrary number of days in-office. Instead, we''ve designed a flexible hybrid model that empowers individual teams by letting the type of work dictate where it will most effectively be performed. We are capitalizing on this unique opportunity to evolve how we work based on efficiency, productivity, and the well-being of our associates.Equal Opportunity Employer:New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.

Created: 2025-11-15