Continuous Improvement Engineer
Core
Driving process improvement initiatives in logistics, distribution, and fulfillment operations to reduce waste, improve unit economics, and support business expansion.
Role type
Continuous Improvement Engineer (Operations)
Builds
Operational systems, fulfillment processes, and 3PL business vertical capabilities
Domain
Grocery delivery, logistics, and distribution
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean manufacturing principles, process design, project management, data analysis, value stream mapping, statistical tools, standard work definition, training development, change management
Preferred skills
Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma certification, root cause analysis, visual controls, daily management approach
Technologies
Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Jira, Confluence
Responsibilities
Support launch of new projects and initiatives across West Coast fulfillment operations; Analyze data using statistical tools and value stream mapping to identify improvement opportunities; Develop and coach CI Engineers in Lean methodologies; Create documentation for training materials including checklists and SOPs; Implement Lean tools (5S, KPI, SMED, VSM, Kaizen, SPC, Pareto, Fishbone) to reduce waste and improve quality; Manage portfolio of lean projects focused on waste reduction and quality improvement.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC