Process Improvement Engineer II

The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods. Through our work, we are committed to contributing to a sustainable future, both for fashion and for our employees. Authenticity is a core component of our business; we value it in our products and we celebrate it across our teams by encouraging every TRR employee to bring their REAL authentic selves to work each day. We’re hiring, and we’d love for you to join our dynamic team! The Process Improvement Engineer II will be tasked with promoting and driving efficiencies throughout the TRR network. This will be achieved by learning processes and using both observed methods and analyzed data to identify opportunities and communicate recommendations. What You Get To Do Every Day Technical documentation- Source relevant information required, recognize and make connections Process observations and time studies- Recognize elements to capture, accurately record and summarize findings Workstation design- Identify inefficiencies, test and implement changes Engineered labor standards- Collect data for, and develop labor models for low to medium-variance processes Labor planning- Develop and drive planning tools Root cause analysis- Trace back process steps to find the true source of issues, identify those that are not Training- Train operators using developed Best Practices Facilities design- Calculate distributions of space including inventory storage, create production floor plans based on known workstation designs, propose optimal flows Process simulation- Understand simulation logic and calculations, create simulations for low to medium-variance processes Performance management- Understand KPIs and relevant metrics, create and maintain relevant tools or reporting, use reporting to recommend and drives improvement Presentation- Effectively communicate findings and answer related questions to audiences within project scopes. What You Bring To The Role BS degree in Industrial Engineering, or a related field required MOST certification preferred Lean Six Sigma certification preferred 3 years experience- Using Lean tools and methodologies Workspace design Capacity planning Developing work standards Staff planning and labor modeling   The expected salary range for this role is $77,878.00 - $93,687.00 . To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR’s total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits. GHR7428 #LI-SB28 #LI-Onsite   The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with more than 30 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off and direct shipping. We do all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as handling shipping and customer service. At our 13 retail locations, including our twelve shoppable stores, customers can sell, meet with our experts and receive free valuations. The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records.  At TRR, People Come First. That’s why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program here . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.