Director of Industrial Engineering (Project Execution)

SHEIN • Full-time • Whitestown, IN, US • 1w ago

About SHEIN

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, with more than 16,000 employees operating from offices around the world, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry.

Position Summary

We are looking for the Director of Industrial Engineering (Project Execution) who will be responsible for leading large-scale MHE installation and automation projects across the warehouse and logistics network. This person will oversee strategic planning, procurement, installation, integration, commissioning, and operational handover of AS/RS, conveyor networks, goods-to-person systems, AGVs, AMRs, and related technologies and ensure projects meet timelines, budgets, safety standards, quality requirements, and ROI targets, driving operational excellence and innovation across multiple facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Portfolio & Strategic Management

Manage portfolio of automation projects (AS/RS, conveyors, G2P systems, AGVs, ancillary technologies) aligned with corporate strategy and capital constraints.
Monitor KPIs: schedule adherence, budget variance, quality, safety compliance, ROI.
Allocate resources strategically across concurrent multi-site projects.
Drive process improvements in project delivery methodology.
Support automation roadmaps and long-term supply chain strategy.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Lead engineering, procurement, operations, installation, and IT teams across all phases.
Coordinate project activities from design/procurement through commissioning.
Manage vendor, contractor, and stakeholder relationships.
Foster collaboration between departments and external partners.
Mentor team members on best practices and technical skills.
Manage organizational change during automation implementations.

Planning, Scope & Schedule Management

Develop charters, scope, specifications, and integrated timelines.
Establish budgets and manage financials through execution.
Identify/mitigate risks and manage scope changes.
Maintain full project documentation and compliance records.

Vendor & Supplier Management

Select and manage relationships with MHE vendors and automation providers.
Assess vendor performance on quality, delivery, cost, support, and innovation.
Negotiate contracts to optimize value.
Coordinate cost reduction and supplier consolidation initiatives.
Manage disputes and performance issues; participate in new technology evaluation.

Technical Oversight & Integration

Ensure system design meets operational workflows and facility requirements.
Oversee installation, software configuration, and integration with WMS/ERP systems.
Validate designs, approve technical specs, and oversee acceptance testing.

Operations Handover & Early Support

Deliver SOPs, maintenance protocols, and troubleshooting guides.
Provide training and technical support during ramp-up.
Monitor early performance and drive optimization.

Financial & Business Case Management

Develop budgets, control expenditures, and analyze variances.
Present financial performance and ROI analyses to leadership.
Manage capital allocation across projects.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or related; Master’s preferred.
10+ years in project management/supply chain operations; 7+ years in warehouse automation/MHE projects.
Proven success managing multi-million-dollar capital projects on time and within budget.
Expertise in AS/RS, conveyors, AGVs, goods-to-person systems, WMS/ERP integration.
PMP or equivalent certification; strong leadership, strategic thinking, vendor management, and communication skills.

Working Conditions