Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Dollar Tree is seeking a Process Engineer to support the Logistics Engineering Team. This individual will be responsible for designing, managing and executing distribution center process improvements and support labor management efforts. We are looking for passionate hands-on individuals from industrial and systems engineering, manufacturing, production or distribution environments who can effectively innovate and deliver results on behalf of the customer in a fast-paced environment. A background in distribution operations and labor and performance management is preferred. This individual must have strong interpersonal, communication, project management, data analysis and forecasting skills.

Responsibilities:

• Drive standardization and documentation of standard operating procedures and distribution process across the Dollar Tree Logistics using strong process management and lean principles
• Drive implementation and adoption of new process innovations across multiple distribution facilities
• Develop, implement and maintain labor standards, labor management system configuration, analysis and reporting
• Identify innovations and perform experiments to create processes that increase customer value, reduce cost per case, and increase building capacity
• Determine root causes of "defects" in performance through deep dive data analysis and decomposition and process observation
• Collaborate with business partners in cross functional areas such as Operations, Safety, Quality, Loss Prevention, Engineering, Information Technology, and Finance in support of Supply Chain initiatives
• Coordinate with Information Technology and drive the operational execution of software enhancements

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in engineering or equivalent industrial and operations background
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar process and building layout design and development role, ideally in fast-paced industrial, logistics, distribution, fulfillment or production/manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of standardization of work methods, time study, MOST or equivalent tools to establish labor standards
• Process Engineering skills and excellent Project Management skills
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with business partners and key stakeholders and in a cross functional organization
• High level of written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Advanced data analysis skills and an expert in using supporting tools e.g., Minitab, Excel, MS Access
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time based on project needs
• Remote eligible for qualified candidates within reasonable distance of a major airport in the Eastern or Central time zone

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Certification
• MOST Certification
• Lean Six Sigma Certification
• Experience and proficiency with labor management system implementation and maintenance (preferably Manhattan Active)