Varsity Brands · 2 weeks ago
Industrial Process Improvement Engineer
Bartlett, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expVarsity Brands is dedicated to transforming the student journey in sport and spirit through their extensive network. The Process Improvement/Industrial Engineer will apply industrial engineering principles to enhance operations and processes, collaborating with senior management to implement organizational changes and drive continuous improvement.
Brand MarketingEducationFashionSporting Goods
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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)
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
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, Lean Manufacturing, or a closely related field
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!
Demonstrated success managing multiple processes and tasks
Preferred
Knowledge of production processes, costs, quality control, raw materials, shipping, and other methods
Experience in Distribution, Logistics, and 3PL
Experience in continuous improvement efforts in a mid-size seasonal manufacturing company
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
Wellbeing Program
401(k) plan with company matching
Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
Varsity Brands Ownership Program
Employee Resource Groups
St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!
Company
Varsity Brands
Varsity Brands provides customized products for a school’s unique needs from online education to professional school branding.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Patricof Co
2025-03-12Private Equity
2024-07-03Acquired
2018-06-19Private Equity
Leadership Team
Lisa M. Olivieri
Chief Security Officer
Recent News
2026-01-07
2025-06-20
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