Industrial Engineer

Spin Master•Tracy, CA

21h•$105,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an Industrial Engineer, you will play a critical role in enhancing the performance of the Melissa & Doug warehouse and transportation operations across the U.S. You will be responsible for leading continuous improvement initiatives and capital projects that reduce operating costs, improve safety, and elevate service metrics. Applying lean principles and data-driven analysis, you will identify opportunities, recommend solutions, and support the implementation of sustainable improvements across the distribution network.

Requirements

Industrial engineering experience in a warehousing environment.
Demonstrated success in leveraging lean principles (e.g., Muda, Mura, Muri, 5S, Kaizen) to deliver continuous improvement.
Experience developing labor standards using time studies and job analyses (e.g., MOST).
Advanced facility with ERP/WMS systems (preferably SAP and Manhattan) and Labor Management tools.
Experience with SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for performance reporting.
Familiarity with warehouse layout optimization, material flow analysis, and indirect spend reduction.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of local labor laws and safety standards (NJ, CA) is an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead and support initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance service levels using Lean principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen).
Conduct time and motion studies (e.g., MOST) to establish and maintain engineered labor standards and planning tools.
Lead special projects for warehousing and logistics, including peak planning, process optimization, and capital investment planning.
Represent the logistics function in corporate initiatives such as ESG reporting and system upgrades.
Analyze operational data to identify trends and develop dashboards to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for revised warehouse processes and labor standards.
Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for SAP and WMS enhancements.