Our CompanyCan-do attitude Motivated Helpful You’ve come to the right place.At Ace, we’re a place where you can make an impact. A place where your help is not only wanted, it’s encouraged and celebrated. A place focused on the future, looking for new and better ways to compete in today’s marketplace. A place with an iconic history, a promising future and a competitive spirit. We like to win.Sound like a place where you’d like to be But wait, there’s more!Our people are the foundation of what makes Ace great. We’re looking for the best people to help us fulfill our vision of being the most helpful hardware store on the planet. Join a competitive, fast-paced and friendly work environment and gain a sense of ownership, building on Ace’s continued success, and your own.The impact you can haveThe Senior Project Manager - Engineering will support the deployment and maintenance of Labor Incentive Program across all distribution centers and will support process improvement efforts throughout the network. Successful execution of this role requires cross functional collaboration with corporate business partners and site leadership teams. What you’ll doBuild trust and a robust partnership as a foundation to support the RSC Operational Leadership and team members at all levels.Support and execute the Labor Incentive Program deployments and maintenance for all Distribution Sites.Manage a team of engineers to the successfully implement, monitor and maintain Labor Standards across all Distribution sites.Manage visibility and reporting; monitor and report KPI’s and RSC trends / performance as well as provide support and recommendations through data mining and analysisContinually partner with operations to drive performance improvement through the oversight of the distribution standard work program, visual management, reporting and continuous improvement activities.Maintain Labor Standard records and governance program using Standards Pro Software and routinely audit for accuracy. What you need to succeedKnowledgeBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Industrial Engineering, logistics or relevant business field.Experience3+ years’ experience with Manhattan WMOS and Labor Management with emphasis on leading Labor Management System deployments, Labor Standards Governance, and operational process improvement. 3+ years’ experience strong analytical skills with an emphasis for data driven recommendations and decision making. Experience with development and application of labor standards using time study work measurement and/or MOST application. Successful experience leveraging Lean leadership, quality programs and collaborative performance improvements.CompetenciesStrong collaboration skills, ability to lead, influence, and communicate across field and corporate departments, at all levels.Communicator who is credible and self-assured with the ability to communicate effectively Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to effectively communicate complex and technical requirements to non-technical personnel. Ability to emphasize, lead, and support our “Safety First” culture throughout DC operations.Compensation Details:$117900 - $147100 annuallyWhy should you join our team We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 9.6% of total eligible compensationComprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hireCompany Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positionsYour career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace FoundationAce invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual reviewWe know the work environment matters. That’s why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise salesWe bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands moreBirth/Adoption bonding paid time offAdoption cost reimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment eventsIdentity theft protection* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.Want to be notified when new jobs are posted Follow the link below to create an account and set up custom job alerts:Create Job AlertWe want to hear from you!When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.Equal Opportunity EmployerAce Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.DisclaimerThe pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview. This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.