Description :
Job Title : Industrial Engineering Manager
Classification : Exempt
Reports to : Director, Continuous Improvement
Location : Santa Clarita, CA (Hybrid - Corporate Office & Store Fieldwork)
Position Summary :
The Industrial Engineering Manager plays a critical leadership role in Vallarta's Continuous Improvement team, responsible for driving operational efficiency across the retail network through labor standards development, workflow optimization, and process improvement. This individual will lead efforts to evaluate, design, and implement efficient store processes using industrial engineering principles and methodologies. They will serve as a key liaison between business units, workforce systems, and leadership to deliver data-driven recommendations that improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance the customer and employee experience.
Key Responsibilities :
Labor Standards & Workforce Optimization
- Develop, maintain, and lead the annual refresh of engineered labor standards using MOST, time studies, and other work measurement techniques.
- Evaluate the labor impact of operational and technology changes (e.g., self-checkout, tri-belts, queue systems) and provide expert labor forecasting guidance.
- Support workforce management systems (e.g., Logile) by ensuring labor standards and volume drivers are accurately configured to drive labor forecast models.
- Oversee labor modeling simplification efforts and maintain store profiles, characteristics, and labor volume drivers.
Process Design & Improvement
Conduct in-store time studies, method analyses, and workflow observations to identify inefficiencies and implement optimized solutions.Apply Lean Six Sigma and industrial engineering principles to reduce waste, improve labor utilization, and enhance throughput.Support layout design, spatial planning, and material flow in key areas (e.g., backroom, prep areas, checkout lanes).Collaborate with stakeholders to develop future-state process maps and implementation roadmaps.Business Partnering & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as the primary industrial engineering resource for Store Operations, HR / Labor Planning, Supply Chain, and Corporate leadership.Partner with business stakeholders to assess labor and process impact of new business proposals or initiatives.Participate in strategic initiatives and cross-functional working groups that influence labor allocation or operational standards.Provide training and mentoring to junior industrial engineers and assist with hiring decisions.Reporting, Analysis & Governance
Deliver data-driven insight through dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate labor impact and ROI.Maintain documentation of labor standards, business rules, and operational processes for auditing and governance purposes.Ensure labor models adhere to company policies and data governance standards.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Strong understanding of engineered labor standards, work measurement systems (MOST, MTM, time studies), and workforce modeling.Proficient in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to influence across all organizational levels.Strong technical skills in Excel (advanced), PowerPoint, and reporting / visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.Capable of coaching and developing junior team members.Ability to synthesize technical findings into actionable business recommendations.Education & Experience :
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field (required).5+ years of progressive industrial engineering experience in retail, grocery, or supply chain environments.Experience working with workforce management platforms (Logile preferred).Lean Six Sigma certification preferred or ability to earn within 12 months.Experience leading cross-functional projects and delivering measurable business impact.Travel & Work Environment :
This position requires travel up to 30% of the time to store locations.Work is a mix of corporate office environment and in-store observations and implementation.Occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends based on project needs.Position Type & Expected Hours :
Full-time, Exempt.Core hours Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm, with flexibility based on business needs.This job description is not all-inclusive and may be updated as business needs evolve. The Industrial Engineering Manager may be asked to perform other duties as assigned in support of Vallarta's strategic goals.
Additional Info :
California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") Notice to Applicants
This notice explains to you, pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"), how Vallarta Supermarkets ("Vallarta," "the Company," "we," "us," and "our") may collect your information in relation to your application for employment and potential employment with us.
For purposes of this notice, "Personal Information" means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular California resident or household, or as otherwise defined under the CCPA.
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Information We Collect about Applicants
We need you to provide certain information in order for you to complete your application for employment with Vallarta. The following provides the categories of Personal Information we may collect about applicants as part of the application process, and / or our employees if ultimately hired.
Personal Identifiers. We may collect your name, driver's license or state identification card number, passport number or other government identification number (including U.S. work authorization number), Social Security information, residence / postal address, email address(es), phone number(s), and other contact information during the application and recruitment process. We may collect your emergency contact information as well. If you are hired, we may collect additional personal identifiers about you to facilitate the employment relationship.Characteristics of Protected Classifications under California or Federal law. We may collect your age, date of birth, race, ethnicity, sex / gender, and marital status.Biometric Information. We may collect your fingerprints to facilitate the employment relationship, if you are hired.Professional or Employment-Related Information. Depending on your role / duties with Vallarta, we may collect information regarding your criminal history, driving history, and credit history as part of our employment background check. We also collect information regarding your professional and employment history and other qualifications you provide in your employment application, including references, skills / abilities, employment goals and expectations, and other related information (if you choose to provide them).Education Information. We collect information regarding your professional and education history to the extent provided in your resume / application.Thermal or other Health-Related Information. If you apply in-person or come to our store(s) as part of the application process, we may need to take your temperature or other similar information as part of our health protection policies. However, this information is not retained.Inferences. We gather information about your employment history with Vallarta, such as the company location / facility to which you are assigned, position and description of duties, fulltime and part-time status, pay rate, as well as descriptions about your job performance and skills. We may also draw other inferences such as your characteristics, job preferences, personal hobbies, activities, foreign language capabilities, other abilities and the like.Purposes for Collection of Your Personal Information
We use the above categories of personal information for the following business purpose(s) :
To make recruitment and employment decisions, including assessing your application and qualifications for employment with us.To conduct and verify background checks (where applicable).If hired, to facilitate onboarding, payroll, benefit, and leave of absence administrationFor security purposes.To obtain and / or maintain insurance policies and coverage.To comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.To manage workers' compensation claims and conduct workplace investigations.Third-Party Collection of Personal Information
The Company may use third-party vendors, such as Snag-a-Job, to facilitate the application process for applicants. In this process, these third parties may collect an applicant's personal information and provide it to us for employment decisions.
Additional CCPA Disclosures
At this time, the CCPA does not afford applicants or employees the right to make requests regarding their Personal Information as it relates to the application and / or employment relationship. This does not affect other rights you may have under other laws.
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For more information or any questions about this notice, please contact Human Resources, at 818-898-0088.
