Industrial Engineer – Warehouse Operations

MGA Entertainment; Hesperia (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MGA Entertainment, a leading toy and entertainment company based in Los Angeles, seeks an Industrial Engineer to optimize labor planning and drive warehouse efficiency. You will analyze processes, forecast demand, and implement Lean initiatives to reduce costs and improve productivity.

You will collaborate with warehouse managers, HR, and operations to design standards, schedules, and data-driven improvements that support scalable distribution across facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in warehouse operations or supply chain management in large-scale distribution centers.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and process improvement techniques.
• Experience with labor management systems, forecasting tools, and time-motion studies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Labor Planning & Optimization: Design and implement efficient labor strategies based on demand forecasting and historical data.
• Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks and lead initiatives to streamline processes and reduce waste using Lean/Six Sigma.
• Productivity Monitoring: Establish systems to track productivity metrics and generate regular warehouse performance reports.
• Cost Reduction & Savings: Analyze labor optimization impact and identify opportunities for automation or process redesigns.
• Training & Development: Train warehouse teams on new workflows and SOPs for labor planning and productivity tracking.
• Collaboration & Reporting: Align with HR and management and regularly update leadership on progress and savings.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Forecasting tools

Time-motion studies

Data-driven analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Labor management systems

Time-motion analysis software

Job description

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MGA Entertainmentis one of the largest and fastest growing privately held toy and entertainment companies in the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles, and with offices globally, the company creates innovative, proprietary, and licensed consumer products and entertainment properties, including toys, games, dolls, apparel, consumer electronics, home décor, stationery, sporting goods, movies, and television series. The MGA family includes award-winning brands such as L.O.L. Surprise!™, Little Tikes®, Rainbow High™, Shadow High™, Bratz®, MGA’s Miniverse™, Fluffie Stuffiez™ , Na! Na! Na! Surprise™, Micro Games of America™, Baby born® Surprise and Zapf Creation®. For more information, please visit us atwww.mgae.comor check us out atLinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Industrial Engineer to join our warehouse operations team. In this role, you will analyze, design, and implement processes to optimize labor planning, maximize productivity, and improve overall warehouse efficiency. You will work closely with warehouse managers and the operations team to identify opportunities for improvement, streamline processes, and contribute to cost reduction. Your expertise in process improvement, lean principles, and data analytics will be crucial in driving labor optimization and achieving our operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Labor Planning & Optimization:

Design and implement efficient labor strategies based on demand forecasting and historical data.

Collaborate with management to optimize workforce utilization, ensuring that 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.

2.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.

3.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.

4.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.

5.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.

6.Collaboration & Reporting:

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in warehouse operations or supply chain management (preferably in a large-scale distribution center).
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and process improvement techniques.
• Experience with labor management systems, forecasting tools, and time-motion studies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Salary:

$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 /year