Continuous Improvement Engineer
Posted about 1 month ago
Job Description
Hours
- Full-Time, Exempt (Salary – Weekly Pay)
Key Responsibilities
- Drive Continuous Improvement Initiatives – Lead warehouse-wide deployment of Lean methodologies including 5S, Kaizen, A3, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), problem solving, and layout optimization.
- Develop Engineered Standards & KPIs – Create measurable performance standards, establish operational KPIs, and rigorously deploy metrics to drive accountability and improvement.
- Project Management & Process Optimization – Identify improvement opportunities, coordinate resources, and manage projects to deliver measurable cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Engineering & Systems Solutions – Provide solutions for warehouse processes, facility layouts, material handling equipment, and WMS systems (Oracle, ASC Trac, HighJump) based on activity levels and product flow.
- Safety & Compliance Leadership – Serve as site safety representative with corporate guidance, oversee safety reporting, maintain SOPs, and support ISO certification efforts.
Work Environment
- This position operates in a warehouse environment with forklift traffic present throughout the facility. Temperatures may vary and can be hot or cold depending on climate conditions.
- Physical requirements include standing, walking, climbing stairs, stooping, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required
- Six Sigma knowledge preferred
Experience
- 1–3 years of experience in an Engineering or Continuous Improvement role preferred
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Experience developing KPIs and engineered labor standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Power BI, PowerPoint, Word)
- Knowledge of SQL, Oracle, DAX, or C++ preferred
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (Oracle, ASC Trac, HighJump)
- Familiarity with material handling equipment selection and facility layout planning
- Background in safety reporting and compliance preferred
Personality Traits
- Strong problem-solver with high attention to detail
- Excellent communicator across all organizational levels
- High stress tolerance and adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Collaborative and cross-functional team player
- Results-driven with strong organizational skills
- Flexible and available to support varied schedules
Additional Information
Pay / Benefits / Perks
- 65 - 65K Yearly
- Accrue up to five (5) days PTO in first year
- Two (2) weeks vacation, plus one (1) week PTO accrued on first anniversary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability coverage
- Additional benefits include Doc-On-Demand, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Volunteer Day, and Employee Assistance Program
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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