Lead Industrial Engineer (Operations Strategy & Analytics)

TL;DR

Lead Industrial Engineer (Operations Strategy & Analytics): Drive bottom-line value by applying advanced quantitative methods to optimize operational efficiency, capacity planning, and revenue growth in a complex high-volume hospitality and entertainment ecosystem with an accent on queuing theory, mathematical optimization, computer simulation, and probability & statistics. Focus on leading data mining via SQL/Python, conducting field studies, developing strategic business cases for executives, and supervising a team of analysts.

Onsite in Orlando, 32819

$58,200 - $93,600

Company

Staffing firm providing analytical support for hospitality and entertainment operations.

What you will do

• Apply industrial engineering and analytics techniques including queuing theory, optimization, simulation, and statistics to solve complex operational challenges (40%).
• Lead data collection, SQL/Python querying of large databases, and field studies to validate models and inform decisions (35%).
• Develop and present actionable business cases to stakeholders from operations to executives (25%).
• Supervise and mentor a team of analysts, ensuring alignment with policies, safety, and quality standards.
• Provide flexible leadership support for 24/7/365 operations during peaks like weekends and events.

Requirements

• Onsite in Orlando, 32819; support high-demand 24/7 operations
• Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Management Science, or Decision Science.
• 3+ years in industrial engineering, operational analysis, field studies, and capacity/demand in fast-paced environments.
• Expertise in SQL and Python for data querying/manipulation.
• Proficiency in BI tools (e.g., Power BI) and statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS).
• Strong project management for multiple workstreams; analytical, conceptual, and interpersonal skills.

Nice to have

• Master’s in related quantitative field.
• Experience with large-scale venues, resorts, retail/dining, or entertainment complexes.

Culture & Benefits

• For assignments 13+ weeks: major medical, dental, vision, 401k, statutory sick pay.
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• Equal opportunity employer; participates in E-Verify.
• Considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal history per fair chance laws.