Process Optimization Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
1-3 Years Experience
Real Estate • Wearables
The Role
The Process Optimization Engineer at SanMar will lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives in distribution systems while collaborating with stakeholders. Responsibilities include project management, vendor communication, troubleshooting, training, and creating documentation. This role requires subject matter expertise in distribution systems and technology, utilizing methodologies like Lean/Six Sigma.
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At SanMar, the work you do makes a difference.


What's the Short Version?

The Process Optimization Engineer works directly with stakeholders in Distribution, IT, and other SanMar business areas to implement new projects and execute continuous improvements in SanMar's distribution facing systems and processes. The Process Optimization Engineer is a subject matter expert for SanMar distribution systems, including HighJump WMS, BluJay Parcel Management; voice, RF and scanning hardware, print and bagging hardware and media, automations (goods-to-person), and 3rd party solutions.


What Will You Be Doing?

  • Lead implementation of continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing SanMar’s distributions systems.
  • Work with stakeholders and end users to plan and execute solutions that meet business needs and ensure best operational practice.
  • Research, analyze, and troubleshoot SanMar distribution systems; understands the operation and dependencies of the solutions and processes, and how they are used by business customers.
  • Assist Project/Program Managers with creation of detailed project plans and frameworks; lead execution of critical project milestones and related status reporting.
  • Act as point-of-contact for vendors and industry members regarding distribution related solutions and related peripherals.
  • Provide Tier III functional support and training to Distribution staff and first/second line IT support teams; escalates to technical resources as appropriate.
  • Create documentation for systems, tools, and processes for internal team and IT Service Desk use.
  • Subject matter expert for distribution systems end users.
  • Work closely with technical teams to identify, design and deliver changes to system environments; ensures technical projects are in lock-step with functional requirements.
  • Key consultant and change leadership in the optimization of current solutions and the technical design of new solutions.
  • Cross-functional involvement in build and User Acceptance testing activities as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.


What Are We Looking For?

  • Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Technology Discipline or equivalent industry experience.
  • 1-3 years of experience delivering continuous improvement initiatives in a distribution or comparable setting, using recognized methodologies such as Lean/Six Sigma.
  • 1-3 years of experience using technology-based distribution systems.
  • 1-3 years of customer service functional and/or technical support experience is preferred.
  • Familiarity with HighJump/Korber, BlueJay Parcel Management, WMS equipment (Voice, RF, Scanning).
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred.
  • Solid subject matter expertise using technology-based distribution systems.
  • Excellent MS Excel skills; ability to write and execute basic to intermediate SQL queries.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills; ability to learn quickly and resolve issues self-sufficiently.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of individuals across the SanMar and Vendor organizations.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, great communicator - written and verbal.
  • Appropriate sense of urgency and prioritization, passion for problem solving.
  • Organized, thorough, detailed.
  • Flexible with schedule, able to provide off-hours support either remotely, or onsite, as needed.
  • Ability to travel frequently as needed to support SanMar distribution network.


What's Our Offer?

Salary Range: You`ll earn between $80,000 - $105,000 annually, depending on experience.


Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.


Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.


Additional Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
  • Life insurance
  • Short/long-term disability coverage
  • Paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Pet insurance


What Should You Expect?

DC Warehouse (Equipment): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 60 pounds. The employee operates powered equipment requiring use of both hands as well as full range of motion of the neck, head and back. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp and perform repetitive hand, wrist and arm motions. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, kneel/squat, bend and carry. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to wear a headset covering one or both ears. Employee will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as a protective harness while operating equipment. Basic English literacy is required for operation of machines and necessary daily paperwork. Work environment is moderately noisy. The employee is occasionally required to work near conveyor systems. There is exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions. Work is performed under typical warehouse conditions. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, etc. Work environment is hectic and fast-paced. The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions. 

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Why Work at SanMar?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent, passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together.
Whether you work in our headquarters, from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America, we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being, life balance, career growth and (eventually) retirement.
SanMar works with brands you already know, like Nike, The North Face and Brooks Brothers, as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part, providing clothing that helps people feel that they’re a part of something special.
Here’s your chance to be a part of this story. If you’re ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority, we’re ready for you.


SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, whoever you love or follow in faith, whatever your disability or superpower status, whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with, you are welcome at SanMar.
SanMar participates in E-Verify.

Top Skills

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The Company
HQ: Issaquah, WA
2,065 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1971

What We Do


SanMar’s success and growth can be attributed to one thing - outstanding employees who provide superior services and products to our customers. We promote a culture that recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance. Recognizing that happy and relaxed employees make better ambassadors for SanMar, we encourage initiative and participation by creating a casual environment that taps full employee potential.

Family owned since 1971, SanMar is an award-winning supplier of over 20 retail and private brands of imprintable apparel and accessories, including Port Authority, America’s No. 1 preferred private label. SanMar is the exclusive distributor of Nike Golf, Eddie Bauer®, OGIO® and New Era®. SanMar is based outside Seattle, WA, with eight national distribution centers.

We invest in your future with life-enhancing opportunities and benefits including:
• Competitive pay and bonuses
• Competitive benefits
• Company paid time off (PTO)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching fund
• Flexible spending program
• Anniversary awards
• Discounts on brand name clothing
• Diverse and laid-back atmosphere
• One floating family holiday every year
• Monthly employee events
• Charitable giving of your choice
• Flexible schedules

We’re growing and encourage you to find out what over 4,000 employees call the “The SanMar Difference.” SanMar is currently accepting resumes for those who have the necessary skills.

SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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