Who we are
Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.
Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan's long-term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.
Summary
Partners with operations to develop and maintain engineered work standards for distribution processes. Trains and supports distribution center associates, supervisors, and operations leaders in Manhattan’s Labor Management System, standard operations procedures, engineering labor standards, effective processes, work methods, Lean Six Sigma practices, and KPI reporting to achieve operational goals, particularly cost savings.
Expectations:
- Apply Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Lean Six Sigma principles to improve process flow, labor efficiency, safety, productivity, delivery and cost performance across distribution center operations.
- Promote a Labor Management System approach and Lean Six Sigma culture while performing core industrial engineering activities, including UMT and MOST time studies, standard operating procedure development, facility layout design and updates, data analysis, evaluation and selection of material storage and handling systems, productivity-focused A3 projects, and ergonomic workstation and tool design.
- Develop labor rates for promotional, rework, and value-added repurposing activities, such as shipper trays, assorted cases, and displays.
- Provide engineering data to develop and maintain Manhattan’s Labor Management System across the distribution center and broader network.
- Support and complete A3 and Kaizen projects assigned by the Facility Sr. Manager, aligned with the Director of Continuous Improvement and established business strategies and policies.
- Apply teamwork, critical thinking, advanced analytics, data mining, AI, and database development to optimize workplace solutions, product and workflow, and material handling equipment while generating savings.
- Proficient in Manhattan WMS, PKMS, WMI 2013, Dayforce Time & Attendance or equivalent systems, Microsoft Access, slotting software, AutoCAD, SQL, AI, and other tools used to support these activities.
- As part of Gildan’s distribution team and an extension of the global Continuous Improvement and Industrial Engineering network, advances continuous improvement across the organization.
Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering with 4-6 years DC environment experience. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification under reasonable courses and practice training and results.
What’s in it for you?
- Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
- Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
- From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
- Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
- Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages
We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Find your fit with us
We are committed to ensuring that everyone, across every background and identity, feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. Come as you are and #FindYourFit at Gildan. Tailor the future of your own career.
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