Industrial Engineer Analyst: Warehouse Optimization & Analytics

American Airlines

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 57,000 - 102,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

American Airlines is seeking an Analyst/Sr Analyst, Industrial Engineer to join the Technical Operations Division at JFK, ORD, or PHL. You will analyze warehouse workflows, apply engineering principles, and partner with cross-functional teams to improve throughput, labor, and space utilization.

Responsibilities include time studies, staffing model design, and leveraging data dashboards (Tableau/Power BI) to drive decisions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related field
3+ years of experience in industrial engineering, operations research, or related field
Proven track record of driving process improvements and cost savings in a warehouse or manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Analyze warehouse workflows, layouts, and operational processes to identify and implement optimization opportunities that enhance efficiency and reduce waste
Develop and execute strategies to improve throughput, labor productivity, and space utilization in alignment with business objectives
Apply Engineering principles, techniques, and procedures, such as statistical methods or mathematical calculations, to support design, analysis, and optimization of systems, components, or processes
Conduct time studies, capacity assessments, and labor planning to support operational decision-making and resource allocation
Design scalable staffing models that align with current operational needs, projected growth, and service level expectations
Use data observations to develop insights, inform decision-making, and support engineering analysis and problem-solving
Collaborate with Operations and Safety teams to develop ergonomic, safe, and efficient workstations and material handling processes
Lead continuous improvement initiatives targeting KPIs like dock-to-stock time and service level
Support integration of warehouse technologies to enhance performance and accuracy
Translate operational data into actionable insights through dashboards and reports