Sr. Process Engineer

About the Role

Avantor is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to collaborate with business leaders on select projects and productivity process improvements that align with business goals and strategies. This full-time, onsite position is located at our Carpinteria, CA or Bakersfield, CA offices. The role requires up to 25% travel to Avantor distribution centers in Carpinteria, CA; Bakersfield, CA; Irving, TX; and Visalia, CA.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to implementing new distribution processes, tools, data standards, or distribution strategies to optimize inventory flow or improve delivery timelines.
• Manage distribution-related projects and/or processes, including performance tracking, process automation, or system enhancements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using tools like Kaizen and Lean methodologies.
• Address problems and issues with a diverse scope, such as demand fluctuations or cost trade-offs, by analyzing supply chain data and market conditions.
• Derive solutions based on limited information or precedents, often using forecasting models or distribution analytics tools.
• Communicate with internal and external parties, including supply chain, procurement, IT, and external stakeholders.
• Manage data through data mining, modeling, analysis, cost/benefit analysis, process mapping, and problem analysis to support logistics management.
• Clarify and resolve complex business issues.
• Perform research and benchmarking on industry best practices related to warehousing and transportation.
• Systematically interact with process owners and users to obtain feedback and verify performance.
• Optimize resources and processes in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Write SOPs and training documents to establish standard work and develop initial documents for new processes and systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• College degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3+ years of directly applicable experience in a similar position.

Skills

• SAP EWM experience desired.
• Proficiency using MS Office Suite, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word.
• Knowledge and successful implementation of Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methods and Lean Logistics.
• Excellent project and people management skills with a strong understanding of logistics.
• Ability to motivate associates using effective interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage vendor/business relationships.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, problem identification, and resolution skills.

Why Avantor?

Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination advances life-changing science. The work we do impacts lives by bringing new patient treatments and therapies to market, such as enabling a cancer survivor to walk his daughter down the aisle or helping a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. At Avantor, you’ll contribute your talents, learn new skills, and grow your career in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.

Pay

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $77,500.00 - $124,200.00. Actual pay may differ depending on prior experience and geographic location.