Continuous Improvement Engineer II

Stord•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Stord is The Consumer Experience Company, powering seamless checkout through delivery for today's leading brands. Stord is rapidly growing and is on track to double our revenue in the next 18 months. To meet and exceed this target, Stord is strategically scaling teams across the entire company, and seeking energetic experts to help us achieve our mission. By combining comprehensive commerce-enablement technology with high-volume fulfillment services, Stord provides brands a platform to compete with retail giants. Stord manages over $10 billion of commerce annually through its fulfillment, warehousing, transportation, and operator-built software suite including OMS, Pre- and Post-Purchase, and WMS platforms. Stord is leveling the playing field for all brands to deliver the best consumer experience at scale. With Stord, brands can increase cart conversion, improve unit economics, and drive sustained customer loyalty. Stord’s end-to-end commerce solutions combine best-in-class omnichannel fulfillment and shipping with leading technology to ensure fast shipping, reliable delivery promises, easy access to more channels, and improved margins on every order. Hundreds of leading DTC and B2B companies like AG1, True Classic, Native, Seed Health, quip, goodr, Sundays for Dogs, and more trust Stord to deliver industry-leading consumer experiences on every order. Stord is headquartered in Atlanta with facilities across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Stord is backed by top-tier investors including Kleiner Perkins, Franklin Templeton, Founders Fund, Strike Capital, Baillie Gifford, and Salesforce Ventures. Stord is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our Operational Excellence team. In this role, you will play a key part in launching new fulfillment centers and scaling Stord’s warehousing and fulfillment network. You will analyze inventory profiles, storage utilization, and inventory turns to develop optimized facility layouts and workflows, including CAD-based designs. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives across processes, people, and technology, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, throughput, and quality. This includes partnering with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize operational solutions involving automation and fulfillment robotics. Through data-driven analysis and hands-on execution, you will help shape the future of Stord’s fulfillment operations while delivering measurable improvements in performance and scalability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related STEM field.
1+ years of professional experience in warehouse planning, material flow engineering, fulfillment operations, industrial engineering, or supply chain consulting.
Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies in warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or SketchUp for facility layout and process design.
Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and fulfillment technologies.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001, GMP, and FDA guidelines.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and accountability in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across local and remote teams while managing multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with material handling systems, warehouse automation, and robotics is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support material flow design, capacity planning, and operational layout development across Stord’s warehouse network, serving as a subject matter expert on warehouse systems, automation, and robotics.
Analyze operational requirements and evaluate warehousing technologies to support new site launches and network expansion initiatives across the U.S.
Assist in the selection and procurement of supply chain solutions, including hardware, software, automation equipment, and supporting technologies.
Support the implementation and optimization of material handling systems that drive improvements in capacity, productivity, and operational efficiency.
Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives within fulfillment centers, leveraging Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance performance and reinforce Operational Excellence.
Conduct motion and time studies to develop engineered labor standards and identify opportunities for process optimization.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards, including ISO 9001, GMP, and FDA requirements where applicable.
Design warehouse layouts, process flows, and space utilization plans using AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other engineering tools.
Support solutions design and operational modeling for strategic customer opportunities and large-scale commercial pursuits.
Analyze inventory profiles, storage utilization, and inventory turns to develop scalable fulfillment solutions that improve throughput and service levels.