Field Process Engineer
Medline Industries, LP
Summary
The Process Engineer will apply engineering principles and lean methodologies to optimize operations across Medline distribution centers. This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing system controls that drive warehouse functionality, analyzing current processes to identify bottlenecks, and implementing strategic improvements to boost distribution center performance and streamline workflows.
Job description
Job Summary
The Process Engineer will apply engineering principles and lean methodologies to optimize operations across Medline distribution centers. This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing system controls that drive warehouse functionality, analyzing current processes to identify bottlenecks, and implementing strategic improvements to boost distribution center performance and streamline workflows.
Responsibilities
- Strategically manage and continuously enhance the warehouse management system to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and alignment with evolving operational needs.
- Configure and optimize warehouse management system settings to support new operational processes, state of the art warehouse automation projects, and successful customer onboarding.
- Design, implement, and update SOPs to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational excellence across distribution centers.
- Leverage data analysis and on-site observations to uncover process inefficiencies, diagnose root causes, and implement targeted solutions that enhance distribution center performance.
- Collaborate with branch leadership to drive initiatives that enhance key performance indicators in safety, quality, service, cost and people metrics.
- Spearhead cross-functional process improvement initiatives that directly support Medline’s strategic objectives at local branch along with network wide initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related Engineering discipline
Relevant Work Experience: At least 3 years of experience in a related role; Experience with equipment troubleshooting and problem-solving.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification / Licensure: Lean Training, Six Sigma Training, Tableau or other statistical analysis packages
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related Engineering discipline
- At least 3 years of experience in a related role
- Experience with equipment troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Lean Training, Six Sigma Training, Tableau or other statistical analysis packages
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Continuing Education & Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- Employee Service Corp
Company overview
Medline Industries, LP is the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions in the United States. Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company serves all points of care including hospitals, extended care facilities, surgery centers, physician offices, home care agencies, and retailers. With over 550,000 medical products and clinical solutions, Medline operates in more than 125 countries and territories worldwide. The company employs approximately 35,000-43,000 people globally and generates annual revenues exceeding $21 billion. Medline's comprehensive portfolio includes medical devices, surgical supplies, wound care products, protective apparel, durable medical equipment, and sterilization solutions. The company combines manufacturing expertise with extensive distribution capabilities through its network of over 50 distribution centers across North America, providing integrated supply chain solutions that help healthcare organizations improve clinical, financial, and operational outcomes.