This is a remote opportunity with heavy travel across the US, up to 75%. The chosen candidate should reside in close proximity to an airport for travel purposes.
Description
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 and Family Dollar 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 backgroundMinimum 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 environmentKnowledge of standardization of work methods, time study, MOST or equivalent tools to establish labor standardsProcess Engineering skills and excellent Project Management skillsDemonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with business partners and key stakeholders and in a cross functional organizationHigh level of written, verbal and interpersonal skillsAdvanced data analysis skills and an expert in using supporting tools e.g., Minitab, Excel, MS AccessAbility to travel up to 75% of the time based on project needsRemote eligible for qualified candidates within reasonable distance of a major airportPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Project Management CertificationMOST CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationExperience and proficiency with labor management system implementation and maintenanceThe estimated salary for this position may fall between : $103.5k - $115k