<p>Location: Nevada - Las Vegas</p><br/><p>Employment Type: Salaried</p><br/><p>Team: Operations - Support/Continuous Improvement</p><br/><div><b>Company Overview</b></div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt">Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform to ignite and harness the passions of fans and maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally. Optimizing these long-standing partnerships, a database of more than 80 million global consumers and a trusted, recognizable brand name, Fanatics is expanding beyond its position as a global leader for licensed sports merchandise to now becoming a next-gen digital sports platform, featuring an array of offerings for fans across the sports ecosystem.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">The Fanatics family of companies currently includes&nbsp;Fanatics Commerce,&nbsp;a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that&nbsp;has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today’s 24/7 mobile-first economy;&nbsp;Candy Digital, a digital collectibles company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including MLB and MLBPA, to build an official NFT ecosystem;&nbsp;Fanatics Collectibles,&nbsp;a transformative company that is building a new model for the hobby and giving collectors an end-to-end c</span>ollectibles<span style="font-size: 10.5pt"> experience; and&nbsp;Fanatics Betting &amp; Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. Additional ventures that will build out Fanatics’ footprint across the broader digital sports landscape will be rolled out soon.&nbsp; Fanatics’ partners include all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA) and hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">As a market leader with more than 8,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">At Fanatics, we’re a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support.&nbsp; We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">JOB SUMMARY:</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">Lead Engineering and Continuous Improvement activities that drive results in Cost, Quality, Safety, and Delivery.&nbsp; Recommend and implement ways to improve efficiency / eliminate waste and increase customer satisfaction.&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">GENERAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">Facilitate and Drive Kaizen Events tied to Key Performance Indicators</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">Work with operations on the creation, implementation, and sustainment of standardized work as a lean tool.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">Conduct studies and propose improvements to the overall process flow and spatial utilization based on Lean Manufacturing principles</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">Coach Supervisors and Team Leads in problem solving techniques</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">Optimize Overall Lead Time of the Value Stream (Click to Porch)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">Act as a cultural change agent to drive Continuous Improvement throughout the organization.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">Engage regularly with Operations staff on status of current projects as well as prioritization of new developments.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">Work with Safety and Facilities teams to evaluate ergonomics within the operations&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">Utilize AutoCAD to develop facility layout drawings of production and support areas</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">Ensure the appropriate methodology, measurements, tools and quantitative techniques (e.g. data collection, simulation, statistics, process flow analysis, etc.) are applied in projects as appropriate.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">Communicate and collaborate with multiple levels of the organization on cross functional activities and report out barriers, solutions, findings and action items to drive projects to completion.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">This position has no direct reports but must have the ability to influence others across functional disciplines.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in Operations and Goods to Person environment with a heavy focus on process improvement will be considered.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">Minimum of 2 years’ experience delivering operational results via engineering methodologies.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &amp; ABILITIES:</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">Working knowledge of lean principles and problem-solving methods.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">Proficient in Standard Microsoft Applications</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">Experience in Logistics, Distribution Centers, and E-Commerce&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">Experience with Warehouse Management or Manufacturing ERP&nbsp;Systems</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">&nbsp;</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><u>Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud.&nbsp; Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants.&nbsp; Fanatics recruiters will only reach out to applicants from an @fanatics.com or @fanatics.co.uk email address.&nbsp; For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at </u><a href="http://www.fanaticsinc.com/careers" class="postings-link"><u>www.fanaticsinc.com/careers</u></a></div><div><br></div><div><i>Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.</i></div><div><br></div><div>Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.</div><div><br></div><div><b>NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS</b>: In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information.<i>&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or other types of positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies.</div><div><br></div>

Location: Nevada - Las Vegas

  

Employment Type: Salaried

  

Team: Operations - Support/Continuous Improvement

  

 **Company Overview**

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform to ignite and
harness the passions of fans and maximize the presence and reach for hundreds
of partners globally. Optimizing these long-standing partnerships, a database
of more than 80 million global consumers and a trusted, recognizable brand
name, Fanatics is expanding beyond its position as a global leader for
licensed sports merchandise to now becoming a next-gen digital sports
platform, featuring an array of offerings for fans across the sports
ecosystem.

  

The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a
vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way
fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods
through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in
today’s 24/7 mobile-first economy; Candy Digital, a digital collectibles
company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including MLB and
MLBPA, to build an official NFT ecosystem; Fanatics Collectibles, a
transformative company that is building a new model for the hobby and giving
collectors an end-to-end collectibles experience; and Fanatics Betting &
Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. Additional
ventures that will build out Fanatics’ footprint across the broader digital
sports landscape will be rolled out soon.  Fanatics’ partners include all
major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA) and
hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the
biggest global soccer clubs.



As a market leader with more than 8,000 employees, and hundreds of partners,
suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward
more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an
inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every
level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans.
Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities
where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.



At Fanatics, we’re a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite
pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support.  We recognize
that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program
(inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees
with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and
what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.  

  

JOB SUMMARY:

Lead Engineering and Continuous Improvement activities that drive results in
Cost, Quality, Safety, and Delivery.  Recommend and implement ways to improve
efficiency / eliminate waste and increase customer satisfaction.  



GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Facilitate and Drive Kaizen Events tied to Key Performance Indicators

·       Work with operations on the creation, implementation, and sustainment
of standardized work as a lean tool.

·       Conduct studies and propose improvements to the overall process flow
and spatial utilization based on Lean Manufacturing principles

·       Coach Supervisors and Team Leads in problem solving techniques

·       Optimize Overall Lead Time of the Value Stream (Click to Porch)

·       Act as a cultural change agent to drive Continuous Improvement
throughout the organization.

·       Engage regularly with Operations staff on status of current projects
as well as prioritization of new developments.

·       Work with Safety and Facilities teams to evaluate ergonomics within
the operations

·       Utilize AutoCAD to develop facility layout drawings of production and
support areas

·       Ensure the appropriate methodology, measurements, tools and
quantitative techniques (e.g. data collection, simulation, statistics, process
flow analysis, etc.) are applied in projects as appropriate.

·       Communicate and collaborate with multiple levels of the organization
on cross functional activities and report out barriers, solutions, findings
and action items to drive projects to completion.

·       This position has no direct reports but must have the ability to
influence others across functional disciplines.



EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in
Operations and Goods to Person environment with a heavy focus on process
improvement will be considered.

·       Minimum of 2 years’ experience delivering operational results via
engineering methodologies.



GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

·       Working knowledge of lean principles and problem-solving methods.

·       Proficient in Standard Microsoft Applications

·       Experience in Logistics, Distribution Centers, and E-Commerce

·       Experience with Warehouse Management or Manufacturing ERP Systems





 _Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud.
Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants.  Fanatics recruiters will
only reach out to applicants from an @fanatics.com or @fanatics.co.uk email
address.  For added security, where possible, apply through our company
website at
_[_www.fanaticsinc.com/careers_](http://www.fanaticsinc.com/careers)

  

 _Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and
charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your
court now._

  

Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices,
working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply
chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with
other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of
Fanatics’ fair labor practices.

  

 **NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS** : In connection with your
application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or
describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information
that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s),
email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact
information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and
demographic information. _ _  We collect and use those categories of Personal
Information about you for human resources and other business management
purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for
potential or future employment or other types of positions, recordkeeping in
relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as
permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with
applicable legal requirements and Company policies.

  

