Warehouse Process Engineer

Schneider Electric•Mount Juliet, TN

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Process Engineer drives operational excellence by measuring, analyzing, and optimizing end-to-end warehousing performance. This role balances cost efficiency with service quality, combining strong analytical oversight with deep, hands-on experience in physical warehouse architecture, material flow design, and system utilization to optimize plant logistics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business Management or related field
3+ years of Hands-on Experience in logistics (Distribution Centers or Plants Warehouse) or industrial engineering with direct, practical experience designing warehouse layouts, racking configurations, and complex material flow architectures.
Designing WH Performance KPIs and prior exposure to PMTS (MOST/ MTM), Time Studies and Labor Management System related to WH processes
Advanced capability in layout/CAD software, data analysis, and warehouse capacity modeling.
Deep understanding of continuous improvement frameworks, kitting strategies (e.g., just-in-sequence, line-side delivery), and slotting optimization.
Strong project management and cross-functional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between WH engineering design and day to day operations.

Nice To Haves

SAP Proficiency: Previous experience with SAP (specifically WM or EWM modules) is highly valued and considered a key differentiator for managing inventory processes and material master data.

Responsibilities

Lead the physical architecture design of manufacturing plant warehouses and distribution centers, including optimized layout configurations, racking selection, and high-density storage systems.
Design and implement highly efficient operational workflows for inbound and outbound activities, including put-away, picking, kitting, and staging processes.
Continuously track and evaluate critical logistics KPIs (operational costs, service levels, throughput, healthy stock and space utilization) and implement rapid corrective actions for performance gaps.
Implement and monitor robust warehouse performance KPIs to consistently fuel and maintain a pipeline of continuous improvement initiatives.
Deploy Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, maximize storage density, and minimize material handling cycle times.
Lead capital and operational projects from initial concept through engineering design to execution, ensuring seamless integration with existing manufacturing operations.