Continuous Improvement Engineer I

Stord, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stord, Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to enhance their operational excellence. This role will focus on implementing the new fulfillment center while expanding Stord's warehousing capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in warehouse planning, knowledge of Six Sigma, and familiarity with ISO:9001 guidelines. Stord values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of full-time experience in warehouse planning or logistics consulting.
• Experience in Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, warehousing, and/or fulfillment.
• Working knowledge of ISO:9001, GMP, and FDA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support the material flow and area planning for warehouse operations.
• Conduct analyses to select warehousing technology.
• Assist in procuring supply chain solutions including hardware and software.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

High degree of accuracy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Administration

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

Stord is the Consumer Experience Company, powering seamless checkout through delivery for today's leading brands.

Stord is rapidly growing and doubling revenue, focusing on scaling teams across the entire company.

Stord is looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join the Operational Excellence team. This role focuses on implementing the new fulfillment center and further expanding Stord’s warehousing and fulfillment capabilities.

What You'll Do

• Support the material flow and area planning for our warehouse operations, serving as the subject matter expert for our onsite Warehouse Management System and robotics.
• Conduct analyses to select warehousing technology for our sites throughout the US.
• Assist in procuring various supply chain solutions including hardware, software & supporting technology.
• Support the implementation of material handling systems that enable capacity and productivity improvements.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement projects for our Fulfillment Center to reinforce the goal of Operational Excellence.
• Conduct Motion & Time Studies for the development of future engineered labor standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality management and regulatory compliance, including adherence to ISO:9001, GMP, and FDA guidelines, in all relevant aspects of operations.
• Plan processes and design warehouse layouts (AutoCAD, SketchUp).
• Support solutions design on large deals.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or a related STEM field.
• 1+ years of full-time experience in warehouse planning, material flow planning, or fulfillment/warehousing logistics consulting.
• Experience in Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing efforts, warehousing, and/or fulfillment/distribution centers.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Working knowledge of ISO:9001, GMP, and FDA guidelines.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and conceptual skills; logical thinker.
• High degree of accuracy; an eye for detail; accountable.
• Effective communication with business partners both local and remote; excellent communication skills; the ability to handle multiple competing priorities; and a strong customer focus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Stord participates in E-verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.