Operations Management Development Program - Summer 2027 Start

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Northbrook, IL, USA
In-Office
79K-119K Annually
Entry level
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No.1 privately held manufacturer & distributor of health care products in the U.S.
The Role
Early-career rotational program developing Operations Engineers into operations management leaders. Responsibilities include continuous improvement in distribution centers, lean projects, labor standards, process development, KPI tracking, LMS and WMS configuration, logistics, inventory control, maintenance, analytics, supply chain optimization, project management, and operations technology. The program lasts approximately two and a half years and requires 30% travel.
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Job Summary

With more than 50 years of consecutive growth, we’ve built a dynamic workplace where over 45,000 employees worldwide are empowered to grow and contribute to our entrepreneurial culture.
As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented individuals, like you, to join our team. Our people are genuine, creative, and proactive problem-solvers who move fast, move mountains, and succeed together.
Medline offers early-in-career candidates a range of benefits and experiences that support both personal and professional growth, including recognition programs, employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, Employee Appreciation Week, competitive healthcare benefits, and more.
Medline’s leadership in the healthcare industry allows for outstanding project management opportunities with high-level visibility across all areas of the company. The accelerated career path as an Operations Engineer in our Operations Management Development Program (OMDP) is unlike any other company, as you control your project direction and are limited only by your own abilities.
An Operations Engineer is responsible for continuous improvement within Medline’s distribution centers. The goal of the operations management development program is to expose you to areas within distribution including warehouse management, inventory management, transportation/ logistics, supply chain management and customer service. Typical program length is approximately, but not limited to, two and a half years in order to fully develop skills required to advance your career into operations management.

Job Description

Available Rotations with Core Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities

  • Continuous improvement projects within the Medline distribution centers using lean methodology.
  • Engineering labor standards and development of new processes.
  • Tracking/reviewing monthly/annual KPIs with the distribution centers.
  • Configuration and maintenance of Medline’s labor management system (LMS) and warehouse management system (WMS).

Available Rotations:

  • Transportation/Logistics – Improve processes for Medline’s private fleet as well as implement new technology.
  • Project Management & Emerging Technology – Aid in the evaluation of new technology solutions and support Medline’s business abroad. – Oversee a medium to large scale project including vendor and budget management.
  • Operations Systems Design and serve as product owner for software enhancements within an agile framework.  Support technology go lives and existing software solutions.
  • Operations Analytics – Oversee how items move through the warehouse and optimize key performance metrics.
  • Maintenance – Increase automation uptime and optimize forklift fleet management.
  • Supply Chain Optimization – Work directly with Medline’s customers to improve processes in their environments.
  • Inventory Control – Enhance processes that improve inventory accuracy, minimize losses, and ensure customer order quality.

To qualify, you must possess:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial or Systems strongly preferred)
  • Internship experience in process improvement and/or project management is strongly preferred
  • Travel required 30% of the time
  • Unrestricted permanent US work authorization

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Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$79,000.00 - $119,000.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Industrial or Systems Engineering strongly preferred
  • Internship experience in process improvement and/or project management
  • Travel 30% of the time
  • Unrestricted permanent US work authorization
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The Company
HQ: Northfield, IL
20,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1961

What We Do

All across America and the world, we help healthcare systems improve patient outcomes and reduce costs through clinical and financial solutions. As both a manufacturer and distributor of medical devices and supplies, we’re made up of problem solvers. Risk-takers. Big thinkers and doers.

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