Process Engineer

Lennox International • Memphis, TN

3d • $78,400 - $102,900

About The Position

The Process Engineer designs, implements, stabilizes, and continuously improves distribution center processes to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable parts operations. The role is an operational partner during startup 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 stakeholders, the Process Engineer supports inventory accuracy, effective material flow, system integration, and operational readiness. The role applies structured problem-solving and continuous improvement to build sustainable processes that support safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall operational performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Systems, or related field), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 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 Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for data analysis and documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting warehouse startups, expansions, or major operational change.
• Experience with SAP ERP, SAP EWM, or another warehouse management system.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Experience developing labor standards, productivity metrics, or work measurement models.
• HVAC or industrial distribution experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support warehouse startup, launch readiness, ramp-up, expansions, and operational transitions, including process design, implementation, validation, stabilization, and post-launch optimization.
• Partner with Operations leadership to identify constraints, eliminate waste, improve material flow, and deliver 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 improvement effectiveness.
• 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 SAP ERP and SAP EWM processes, supporting process design, system enablement, testing, validation, deployment, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain 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.

Benefits

• Annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company's applicable plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Eight weeks of paid birthing leave.
• Two weeks of paid bonding leave.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Up to 12 days of paid time off, depending on date of hire and eligibility.
• Up to two paid well-being days, depending on date of hire and eligibility.
• Up to one paid volunteer day, depending on date of hire and eligibility.
• Up to 12 paid holidays, depending on date of hire and eligibility.
• Up to three floating holidays per year, depending on date of hire and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level