Process Engineer Logistics & Warehouse Operations (FIV)

The Process Engineer – Logistics & Warehouse Operations supports Logistics through engineering analysis, process design, and continuous improvement across forklift systems, warehouse layout, material flow, and inventory storage standards. This role partners closely with Logistics leadership to provide data-driven analysis and structured process improvements that reduce risk, downtime, and cost while improving throughput, labor efficiency, and operational consistency.Key Responsibilities:Forklift & Equipment OptimizationAnalyze forklift and pallet jack utilization and recommend improvementsDevelop KPIs for usage, downtime, maintenance cost, and lifecycle performanceSupport asset justification (ROI, capacity modeling, standardization)Assist with lifecycle planning, replacement strategy, and vendor alignmentMaintenance & Reliability CoordinationPartner with Maintenance to support preventive maintenance complianceAnalyze reliability trends and recommend corrective actionsSupport improvements in parts availability and service responseSafety & ComplianceSupport forklift safety initiatives with Logistics and Safety leadershipAssist in standardizing operator certification tracking and trainingIdentify risks through data analysis and support engineering controlsWarehouse Layout & Material FlowSupport optimization of warehouse layout for efficiency, safety, and space utilizationDevelop and recommend best practices for traffic flow and storage standardsAssist with capacity planning and space modelingProcess Optimization & Labor EfficiencyDesign and recommend standard work for warehouse and forklift operationsAnalyze labor utilization and support staffing models based on volume and workflowConduct route mapping and travel time studies to reduce congestion and wasted movementRecommend improvements to work assignments and material flowIdentify bottlenecks and support throughput improvementsDevelop and track performance metrics (moves/hour, travel time, utilization)Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and scalabilityAutomation & Special ProjectServe as engineering owner for automated vehicle initiatives (e.g., Starpak project)Coordinate integration with Operations, Maintenance, IT, and vendorsEnsure alignment with Logistics leadership on operational requirements and deploymentSupport development of digital tools for assets, performance, and operator trackingMaster’s degree with 2+ years of industry experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 3–7 years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field supporting warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing process improvement initiatives.Strong analytical skills (Excel, data modeling, KPI development)Experience with material handling systems, layout optimization, and safety standardsAbility to work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, and FinanceSuccess MetricsImproved forklift utilization and reduced idle timeReduced material handling downtimeMeasurable safety improvement in warehouse operationsStandardized warehouse planning practices across plantsOptimized storage density and improved material flow efficiencyFive Star-wide initiative to more durable pallet optionsThis role establishes clear technical ownership within Shipping, reduces operational risk, and supports scalable warehouse performance as automation and facility complexity increase. #J-18808-Ljbffr