Industrial Engineer

Overview

This role is for an Industrial Engineer to join MGA Entertainment's warehouse operations team. The role focuses on analyzing, designing, and implementing processes to optimize labor planning, maximize productivity, and improve overall warehouse efficiency. You will work with warehouse managers and the operations team to identify opportunities for improvement, streamline processes, and contribute to cost reduction. Expertise in process improvement, lean principles, and data analytics is crucial to drive labor optimization and achieve operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Labor Planning & Optimization
• Design and implement efficient labor strategies based on demand forecasting and historical data.
• Collaborate with management to optimize workforce utilization, ensuring staffing levels match workload fluctuations.
• Develop and manage labor standards to improve task execution and reduce overstaffing or understaffing.
• Implement labor scheduling and forecasting tools to ensure the right resources are allocated at the right times.
• Process Improvement
• Identify and analyze bottlenecks or inefficiencies within the warehouse to develop corrective actions.
• Lead initiatives to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency (using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies).
• Conduct time and motion studies to analyze work processes and develop strategies for continuous improvement.
• Productivity Monitoring
• Establish systems to monitor and track key productivity metrics across the warehouse, including labor efficiency, throughput, and resource allocation.
• Generate regular reports on warehouse performance, labor utilization, and efficiency improvements.
• Cost Reduction & Savings Analysis
• Analyze the impact of labor optimization on overall operational costs, including labor hours, overtime, and productivity metrics.
• Identify opportunities for automation, technology integration, or process redesigns that will contribute to cost savings.
• Develop models to quantify potential savings from labor improvements and present them to senior management.
• Training & Development
• Train warehouse teams on process improvements, new workflows, and optimized labor practices.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to labor planning and productivity tracking.
• Work closely with warehouse managers, HR, and other departments to ensure alignment on labor planning goals and performance objectives.
• Regularly update leadership on project progress, labor savings, and key performance improvements.

Qualifications

Base pay range

$80,000.00 / yr - $100,000.00 / yr

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industrial Engineering / Operations

Industry

Consumer Goods

Note : This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the Industrial Engineer - Warehouse Operations role at MGA Entertainment. The pay range is provided for informational purposes and may be adjusted based on skills and experience.

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