Process Optimization Engineer (Logistics & Manufacturing)
Position Summary
We are seeking a results-driven Process Optimization Engineer to optimize production and warehouse operations by improving workflows, labor efficiency, and system design. This role plays a critical part in driving throughput, reducing cost, and enhancing operational performance through data-driven analysis, Lean methodologies, and advanced process modeling. You will partner closely with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to design scalable solutions across manufacturing and distribution environments.
What You’ll Do
- Analyze and improve end-to-end workflows across manufacturing and warehouse operations
- Conduct time studies and labor modeling to establish accurate standards and drive productivity gains
- Develop capacity plans, labor models, and cost estimates to support quoting and operational planning
- Identify constraints and recommend scalable solutions to increase throughput
- Model processes and workflows using tools such as REFA, MOST, WITNESS, or similar simulation software
- Analyze production data, takt time, cycle time, and utilization metrics to drive decisions
- Support new product introduction (NPI) by leading process planning and line setup, validating processes during prototyping and pilot runs, and implementing improvements
- Design and optimize facility layouts using AutoCAD to improve material flow, safety (egress, red zones), and space utilization
- Support warehouse design including SKU flow, FIFO methodology, and inventory staging
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma) focused on cost reduction and performance improvement
- Lead initiatives in automation, labor efficiency, and waste elimination
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and leadership to implement process improvements
- Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders up to executive level
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field
- 2+ years of experience in industrial/process engineering within: Manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse environments (highly preferred)
- Strong experience with:
- Time studies, labor standards, and capacity analysis
- FIFO inventory flow, SKU management, and inbound logistics
- Labor cost optimization
- Proficiency in AutoCAD for facility layout and workflow design
- Knowledge of safety standards (egress, red zones, etc.)
- Proven ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / Kaizen / Six Sigma)
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in large-scale manufacturing or 3PL/logistics environments
- Exposure to automation and warehouse systems (WMS, material handling systems, etc.)
- Leverage of Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or above)
- Experience supporting NPI or startup operations
Selling Points
- A high-impact role driving end-to-end operational efficiency
- Opportunity to lead automation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong visibility with leadership and cross-functional teams
About This Role (Candidate-Facing Value Prop)
- Opportunity to lead automation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong visibility with leadership and cross-functional teams
Note
This position's Internal Job Title is "Industrial Process Engineer". NOTE: This position's Internal Job Title is "Industrial Process Engineer". Position Summary: We are seeking a results-driven Process Optimization Engineer to optimize production and warehouse operations by improving workflows, labor efficiency, and system design. This role plays a critical part in driving throughput, reducing cost, and enhancing operational performance through data-driven analysis, Lean methodologies, and advanced process modeling. You will partner closely with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to design scalable solutions across manufacturing and distribution environments.