Process Engineer

The Process Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, stabilize, and continuously improving distribution center processes to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable parts operations. This role serves as a key operational partner during this start up and ongoing operations, translating business and operational requirements into practical processes, standard work, system requirements, and measurable standards.

Working cross-functionally with Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, IT, and other key stakeholders, the Process Engineer helps ensure accurate inventory, effective material flow, system integration, and operational readiness. This role drives a structured approach to problem solving and continuous improvement while building sustainable processes that support safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall operational performance.

Core Areas of Responsibility

• Design, analyze, implement, and continuously improve end-to-end warehouse processes across receiving, staging, putaway, storage, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, returns, and inventory control,
• Develop, validate, and maintain standard work, SOPs, Work Instructions, process maps, visual controls, and other operational standards to enable consistent execution, training, process adherence, and sustainability.
• Support warehouse startup, launch readiness, ramp-up, expansions, and operational transitions, including process design, implementation, validation, stabilization, and post-launch optimization.
• Partner closely with Operations leadership to identify constraints, eliminate waste, improve material flow, and drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery, and service performance.
• Lead and facilitate Continuous Improvement activities, including Kaizen events, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, process observations, and structured problem-solving efforts,
• Develop and maintain process performance indicators, operational metrics, and process controls to identify trends, expose performance gaps, support decision-making, and verify the effectiveness of process improvements.
• Support inventory accuracy and system integrity through disciplined process design and adherence to standards.
• Partner with IT and Systems teams to translate operational requirements into effective SAP ERP and SAP EWM processes, supporting process design, system enablement, testing, validation, deployment, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and mantain labor standards, time studies, and capacity models to support operational planning and staffing decisions.
• Integrate Safety, Quality, and regulatory requirements into process design and improvement activities.
• Support the development and implementation of training materials and change management for new and modified processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Systems, or related field) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of experience in process engineering, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement within a distribution or logistics environment.
• Knowledge of distribution center operations and best practices.
• Working knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with data analysis and documentation tools including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting warehouse startups, expansions, or major operational change is preferred.
• Experience with SAP ERP, SAP EWM, or other warehouse management system is preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher is preferred.
• Experience developing labor standards, productivity metrics, or work measurement models is preferred.
• HVAC or industrial distribution experience is preferred.

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $78,400 - $102,900 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Benefits: Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture: At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us! 

Disclaimers: The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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