About the role:
HALLMARK – Because Connecting with Each Other Has Never Been More Important
Hallmark is seeking an Industrial Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, analysis, and improvement of distribution processes, systems, and workflows within our distribution centers. This role blends hands‑on industrial engineering with strategic thinking, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous improvement to drive meaningful business impact. This position is located onsite full‑time at Hallmark’s Liberty Distribution Center in Liberty, MO. Relocation assistance is not provided.
THE INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER WILL:
- Lead industrial engineering efforts focused on improving distribution processes, systems, and workflows from concept through implementation.
- Develop labor standards, capacity models, and cost estimates to support business cases, capital planning, and operational decisions.
- Analyze current‑state processes and design future‑state solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, flow, and cost performance.
- Apply lean manufacturing principles and problem‑solving tools to reduce waste, improve throughput, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
- Create and maintain standard work, process documentation, layouts, and supporting technical materials.
- Support production and quality teams by troubleshooting and resolving process‑, flow‑, and system‑related issues.
- Partner cross‑functionally with operations, quality, supply chain, engineering, vendors, and customers to meet project timelines and milestones.
- Identify, evaluate, and help implement innovative methods, technologies, and best practices that advance Hallmark’s distribution capabilities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Systems, or comparable)
- Previous experience in a Distribution environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and data‑driven decision‑making skills
- Ability to influence, coach, and collaborate effectively across functions
- Strong background in Lean/continuous improvement and process optimization
- Experience with WMS, layout design, and material handling systems
- Ability to evaluate and implement new technologies
- Project management experience leading process or system improvements
- Excel (advanced), SQL / Python, Visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
You must show how you meet the basic qualifications listed above in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education sections of the application. Accepted file types are Microsoft Word (DOC or DOCX), PDF, HTML, or TXT.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment. Employment is contingent upon signing the Employment Agreement, agreeing to arbitration under the Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing a urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference checks.
Hallmark is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline
- Previous experience in a Distribution environment
- Work authorization to lawfully work in the United States (no general sponsorship)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
- Ability to influence, coach, and collaborate effectively across functions
- Strong background in Lean/continuous improvement and process optimization
- Experience with WMS, layout design, and material handling systems
- Ability to evaluate and implement new technologies
- Project management experience leading process or system improvements
- Excel (advanced)
- SQL / Python
- Visualization tools (Tableau or Power BI)
What We Do
Hallmark believes if you care enough you can change the world as we work to help create a more emotionally connected world in every life, every day. Founded in 1910 by a teenage entrepreneur with two shoe boxes of postcards under his arm, Hallmark today is an approximately $4 billion company, while still family owned and privately held in Kansas City, Missouri, with a diversified portfolio of six core businesses as part of its global operations: --Hallmark Greetings: global business selling greeting cards & gifts in 30+ languages with distribution in more than 100 countries & 100,000 rooftops. --Hallmark Retail: operates 2,000 Hallmark Gold Crown stores in five countries. --Hallmark Home & Gifts: a broad array of home décor & gift product throughout the U.S. --Crayola®: a wide range of art materials & toys designed to spark children's creativity around the globe. --Crown Media Family Networks: three cable channels – Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Hallmark Drama – in addition to Hallmark Publishing, the e-books division of the Hallmark channels, and Hallmark Movies Now, a subscription-based streaming service. --Crown Center: real estate development company that manages the 85-acre hotel, office, entertainment & residential campus surrounding Hallmark's headquarters.
