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Industrial Engineer, Continuous Improvement Specialist

The Black Tux is reinventing the formalwear rental industry so people can show up at their best on the days that matter most. The company designs and manufactures modern rental suits and tuxedos that actually fit—made of 100% wool, ordered online, and delivered for free. Using a combination of machine learning, tailor-trained fit specialists, and industry-leading customer service, The Black Tux guarantees a perfect fit every time.

As an Industrial Engineer, Continuous Improvement Specialist in our fulfillment center, you play a vital role in our Operations team. You will lead improvement projects, design solutions for long-term company success, and create ways to maximize customer satisfaction. This role will require a strong blend of analysis and real-world application of continuous improvement concepts and principles. You will report to the Strategic Operations department and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to make these initiatives come to life.

What You'll Do

Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to design and implement Safety, Ergonomics, Quality, Capacity, and Operational Performance solutions.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen projects, value stream mapping, GEMBA walks, 5S projects, and help train managers and operations teams on Lean Principles.
Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop and implement process improvements.
Conduct time studies, establish labor standards, and set performance goals for operational tasks and processes.
Develop and maintain process documentation such as standard operating procedures, process flows, and quality procedures. Audit processes for adherence.
Support the Strategic Operations team in various tasks, projects, and large scale improvements related to operational excellence.

Who You Are

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management, a related field, or equivalent working experience.
3 - 5 years of work experience
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and implementation, process optimization, and workflow design. APICS/ASCM Certification a plus
Creative problem solving abilities and attention to detail.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, R).
Effective written and verbal communication skills (English w/ Spanish a plus) to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with AutoCAD, Visio (or similar), SQL, and WMS software a plus

This job description serves as a general outline of responsibilities and qualifications expected from an Industrial Engineer in our fulfillment center. Actual roles and responsibilities may vary depending on the specific needs and structure of the organization.

Perks & Benefits

We pay people equally and based on market compensation data
We provide a 401(k) plan through Betterment
Equity in the company with employee stock options to have a stake in the company
Our Health, dental, and vision plans are competitive, and we cover 100% of employee coverage and 50% of dependents
Open vacation time
Monthly cell phone reimbursement
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Apple equipment or whatever you need to be productive
Monthly employee events and training
Exciting startup environment
Weekly catered lunches
Dog-friendly office
Free suit rentals

We're an equal-opportunity employer to all. We interview and hire applicants of all backgrounds, orientations, expressions, and identities

$90,000 - $115,000 a year

The Industrial Engineer, Continuous Improvement Specialist role will be located in our Jenkins Township, PA warehouse.

The base salary range for this position will be $90,000-$115,000. Compensation may vary based on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and location. The Black Tux defines compensation plans using market data aligned with comparable companies at a similar stage and size as ours.

This position also qualifies for incentive-based compensation which may include a performance-based bonus and/or incentive stock options. The Black Tux also offers unlimited PTO on top of generous company holidays, including a winter break at the end of each year.

Our people are the most important asset to us. Our benefits, perks, pay, and culture reflect this in every decision we make. We're an equal opportunity employer to all. We interview and hire applicants of all backgrounds, orientations, expressions, and identities.

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