Industrial Process Improvement Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

WORK TYPE: On Site

LOCATION DETAILS: 3131 Appling Rd, Bartlett, TN 38133

This position is onsite and not eligible for remote work. Relocation assistance is not provided; candidates must reside within commuting distance or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

WORK HOURS: 08:00AM -5:30 PM M-F

Work Authorization Disclaimer:
Varsity Brands is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas (including H-1B) at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

As the Process Improvement/Industrial Engineer, you will be responsible for applying industrial engineering, lean, and six sigma principles to improve operations and processes. This person will work with senior management to help make organizational changes, particularly around establishing engineering standards and KPI’s that assist in driving accountability, root cause analysis/containment actions and process improvement.

Additionally, you will assist in the overall direction, implementation, and continuous improvement of Lean systems infrastructure in all phases of the operations. This role will require the ability to understand department needs and objectives and interact with all levels of the organization.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Occasional Travel to Varsity Brands facilities throughout the US, supporting with remodeling/startups, developing facility layout and design, labor standards, preparing staffing and efficiency analyses, identifying cost savings opportunities, and assisting other programs to support operational implementations.
• Complete Analysis and Propose Manufacturing, Distribution, Logistics and 3PL solutions that optimize output and cost.
• Document processes, systems, and job descriptions to facilitate operational startups, providing on-site support as required; analyze ongoing costs, providing comparisons to prior cost and price estimates, develop labor standards, process flow diagrams and job descriptions; estimate facility staffing requirements; identify, evaluate, and implement productivity improvements
• Identify facility design requirements based on activity levels, product envelope, product flow, transportation methods, building layout and power requirements; specify material handling and storage equipment solutions, and use of automation where justified
• Train and develop industrial engineering staff; provide technical support and direction to site industrial engineers.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to develop solutions for Varsity Brands Logistics and Distribution Network that focuses on:
• Reduced distribution costs
• Understanding of customer service, service cost & Options
• Appropriate balance of storage, inventory, and transport costs
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple accountabilities simultaneously
• Moderate to advanced skills with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook and MS Word.
• Availability to travel up to 10% of the time (domestic, and perhaps Central America)
• Knowledge of production processes, costs, quality control, raw materials, shipping, and other methods (preferred)
• Excellent analytical and proactive problem-solving skills
• Customer service driven, able to understand and support the business goals and objectives
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in an extremely fast paced environment

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, Lean Manufacturing, or a closely related field. Masters preferred.
• 5-7 current years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Operations, Distribution, Logistics, Supply Planning.
• Experience in Lean & Kaizen Methodology, AutoCAD and analysis tools
• Experienced with network analysis/optimization/design, data science/analytics
• EXPERIENCE WITH AS400 SYSTEMS A PLUS!
• Experience in Distribution, Logistics, and 3PL (preferred)
• Experience in continuous improvement efforts in a mid-size seasonal manufacturing company (preferred)
• Demonstrated success managing multiple processes and tasks

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company DescriptionFor over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

Company Description

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.