Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

The Manager of Industrial Engineering - Labor Management Systems is the single point of accountability for leading Ferguson’s fulfillment network Labor Management Program.

This role provides strategic direction for the LMS, ensuring associate best methods, operational best practices, and LMS administration processes are consistently applied across the network. The Manager oversees LMS administration in the field, maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of the program, and leads the implementation of LMS in new concept distribution centers.

This role also develops and executes strategies to drive continuous improvement, enhance productivity, and optimize overall DC performance.

Location: This is approved to be Remote anywhere in the continental US or will be hybrid if you are located in the Newport News, VA HQ area.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads the labor management program, including labor standards, LMS administration and configuration, incentive programs, associate best methods, and operational best practices.
• Oversees LMS configuration, testing, and implementation in new distribution centers.
• Drives continuous improvement of the labor management program and associated management systems to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Establishes, maintains, and prioritizes the LMS enhancement roadmap.
• Facilitates annual activity-based budgeting process and incentive targets.
• Identifies and implements operational enhancements to systems and processes to improve functionality and efficiency.
• Manages the Labor Management Program Center of Excellence, ensuring best practices are developed, maintained, and sustained.
• Develops LMS documentation, provides training and education for operational leadership.
• Oversee the technical and professional development of data analysts for LMS.
• Collaborates with Area IEs and local DC management to identify operational inefficiencies and lead network-wide productivity improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Analysis, Logistics, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in labor standards and using labor management systems (LMS) within a distribution center environment.
• Engineered Standards experience is a plus.
• Managerial experience in a distribution center, supervising staff and managing technical systems such as LMS.
• Experience implementing labor management systems and incentive programs.
• Proven ability to manage projects and collaborate across functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• Super-user expertise in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and understanding of WMS/LMS integration.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and solution development.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate data and operational insights into clear written and verbal recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, build consensus, and drive continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working in a team environment with a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

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Pay Range:

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Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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