What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer position at Spencer's and Spirit Halloween?
Overview
We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s Scary!”
At Spencer’s and Spirit Halloween, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.
One Team / One Goal
We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it’s developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Flexible work environment
- Career advancement
- Competitive base salary
- Bonus opportunity
- Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
- 401k with a company match
- 30% merchandise discount
Responsibilities
The Industrial Engineer, located at our Charlotte Distribution Center, will assist in optimizing our processes and identifying new ones through analysis and collaboration with the operational and department subject matter experts. This is a highly cross-functional role that will help enhance productivity and ensure high-quality standards across our supply chain operation.
- Analyze current operations and workflows to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement
- Development of optimal slotting strategy in storage and picking areas
- Measure current operations productivity by function and areas
- Project required staffing levels, equipment needs, and space requirements by area
- Work with local operations leaders to enhance productivity by ensuring continuous process improvement
- Retrieve and analyze data using Excel, SQL, Access, and other data management systems
- Develop visibility tools related to the new WMS systems to allow effective management via data analytics
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through data analysis and confirm return on investment (ROI) on capital and/or savings generated from completed projects
- Assist in developing strategies and collaborating on both small and complex Supply Chain projects utilizing methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
- Present solutions, progress, updates and results on projects to management
- Collaborate in identifying and manage outside vendors as needed in support of projects
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, three to five years of demonstrated experience in industrial engineering, preferably within a retail distribution center, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with process and facility design, cost/pricing analysis
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques, such as Six Sigma or Kaizen. Familiarity with quality control methodologies
- Demonstrated experience conducting time and motion studies
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- Proficient using MS Office Suite, especially Excel. PowerBI, a plus
- AutoCAD and/or Warehouse Management Systems experience a plus
