Continuous Improvement Engineer

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.

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

Pay / Benefits / Perks

• Annual Salary: Competitive, based on experience
• 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.