At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day—building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.
As we continue to scale our global platform, the Industrial Engineer will play a critical role in contributing to business growth, elevating fan experiences, and delivering measurable impact. This role will help strengthen the fan connection, support business performance, and contribute to how we serve hundreds of millions of fans worldwide.
LOCATION: Waxahachie, Texas (on-site)
ROLE OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a highly motivated Industrial Engineer to join our Waxahachie Distribution Center. In this role, you will be responsible for driving process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency across our distribution center. You will leverage your problem-solving skills to analyze current processes, identify bottlenecks, and develop innovative solutions that improve productivity. Your strong analytical skills and deep understanding of engineering principles will enable you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to implement changes and monitor their impact. The Industrial Engineer will also play a role in ensuring that our operations meet regulatory and safety standards. Furthermore, you will act as a coach to operational leaders to foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. If you are a passionate engineer looking to make a meaningful impact on a young facility, we invite you to apply for this role.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Process Optimization: Lead efforts to develop best practices and optimize processes across the building. Focus on increasing productivity, streamlining workflows, and reducing waste while improving quality and speed for the customer.
· Collaboration with Operations Leadership: Work closely with operations leadership to understand unique challenges and opportunities. Build strong partnerships to ensure alignment on improvement initiatives, share best practices, and drive consistency in results.
· Lean and Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Drive the application of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and foster a culture of operational excellence.
Problem-solving. Be an expert in the building processes and WMS to support problem solving and root cause identification and resolution.
· Data Analytics: Utilize data analytics to monitor process performance. Develop and track KPIs and generate insights to guide decision-making for improvements.
· Technology and Automation Integration: Evaluate and implement new technologies, automation solutions, and process improvements that can be standardized and scaled across the facilities to drive efficiency gains, reduce manual processes, and improve product quality.
· Workforce Planning and Training: Involved in workforce planning activities, including determining staffing levels, job design, and skill requirements. Partner with Learning and Development on training programs to ensure that warehouse and manufacturing personnel are proficient in their roles and capable of utilizing technologies effectively.
· Documentation and Reporting: Develop and standardize process documentation, SOPs, and best practice guides. Provide regular status updates and performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting KPI’s, key achievements and areas for further improvement.
This role requires the ability to:
· Apply data, insights, and technology to improve distribution center performance
Success in this role requires balancing:
· Innovation + execution
Business & Functional Impact
· Identify and act on opportunities to improve performance, efficiency, and speed
REQUIRMENTS:
· Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, or related field
· 1-3 years experience in process engineering (internships or co-ops included)
· Strong analytical skills with experience using data analysis tools to monitor performance and drive process improvements
· Understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
· Excellent problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
· Strong project management skills, including managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
· Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with diverse teams and stakeholders
· Self-starter who is intrinsically motivated and ready to learn
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt, Black Belt) or equivalent
· Familiarity with ERP and manufacturing software systems (Manhattan preferred)
· AutoCAD proficiency
HOW YOU WILL DRIVE IMPACT
Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.
Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)
· Drive changes that improve ship-on-time and ship-in-full metrics
Innovation & Problem Solving (Entrepreneurial Spirit)
· Identify opportunities to improve processes, products, or experiences
· Apply creative thinking and new approaches to solve problems
· Act with urgency and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)
· Take accountability for outcomes and deliver results
· Navigate complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities
· Continuously raise the bar for performance and execution
Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)
· Contribute to team success through collaboration with building operators
AI & DIGITAL CAPABILITY
We are building a future-ready organization. This role is expected to:
· Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes
· Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance
· Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working
· Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING
· Proven ability to deliver measurable results in a fast-paced environment
· Demonstrated capability to solve complex problems and drive improvements
· Experience applying data, insights, and/or technology to improve outcomes
· Ability to collaborate and influence across teams and stakeholders
· Strong ownership mindset with the ability to execute with urgency and quality
At Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset—We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.