Funko Overview
Welcome to the Funko-verse, a world built on pure imagination, a land governed by the philosophy that stories matter, a universe comprised of characters from countless fandoms, a galaxy of once upon a times and happily ever afters.

But what does Funko do?
Funko is a purveyor of pop culture and licensed-focused collectibles company. Funko currently holds thousands of lenses and the rights to create tens of thousands of characters – one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry. Funko’s Pop! Vinyl is the number one stylized vinyl collectible on the market, selling millions of figures to fans around the world.

This job is responsible for the Distribution’s continuous improvement, projects oversight, operational excellence, and labor optimization programs. This role influences across multiple levels of the organization to gain support for projects, ensure that projects launch effectively, then support projects to ensure they continue to improve and provide high return on investment.

What You’ll Do

• Participates with department leadership to guide labor management program, ensuring consistent execution
• Serves as industrial engineering subject matter expert for the DC
• Identifies process, technology, and labor improvement opportunities. Works to prioritize and set direction
• Establishes appropriate metrics and reporting to guide leaders in their everyday decision making
• Provides guidance to DC teams for consistent execution of processes and best practice
• Leads and participates in cross-functional projects
• Completes time studies to support ongoing standards creation and validation
• Acts as a subject matter expert for labor management systems and labor continuous improvement programs within the building.
• Manages, defines scope and determine phase timing of projects including: ecommerce optimization, post-merger integrations, inventory put-away optimization, new customer integrations and shipping guide compliance, WMS improvements and integrations, incorporating automation and robotics, process flow and SOP development, defect reductions, preventative maintenance, etc.
• Willingness to support all shifts for during implementations
• Evaluate and implement engineered standards and Kaizen efforts
• Identify and outline potential Capital Investment improvements and projects

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, or related degree
• 5+ Years of related experience in relevant or related position in engineering support or operations improvement in a retail, manufacturing, or comparable environment
• Experience conducting time studies and development of engineered labor standards.
• Experience deploying and maintaining warehouse and labor management systems. Preferably Microsoft NAV and D365
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodology
• Experience conducting time studies and development of engineered labor standards
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Advanced knowledge in Excel, SQL, Tableau and Alteryx
• 25% travel is required which equates to 1 week each month

What Funko Offers
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!

Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.