Distribution Process Engineer II - Lean & CI

Lululemon Athletica; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Parental top-up

Development courses

Mentorship programs

Job summary

lululemon is seeking a Process Engineer II to join the Distribution Engineering team at the Store Support Centre. You will lead continuous improvement projects, analyze data, and standardize processes across distribution centers to drive efficiency and accuracy.

This role requires experience in manufacturing or distribution, strong communication and analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset. The position offers hybrid work with on-site collaboration, and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated critical and logical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate problems from multiple perspectives.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including translating data into charts, diagrams, and actionable insights.
• Creative problem solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Highly organized, structured, and disciplined in meeting commitments and timelines.
• Ability to perform effectively in dynamic, changing environments with limited guidance.
• Comfort working in a lean, matrixed, and highly collaborative team environment.
• Strong personal and professional integrity with the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience with SQL and database reporting preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a technical field preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant business or technical experience.
• Working knowledge of Value Stream Mapping, Lean, and Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, evaluate, test, and oversee the implementation of new and existing processes and procedures.
• Collect and analyze process data to identify improvement opportunities, inefficiencies, and innovation potential.
• Lead and facilitate Continuous Improvement and Lean events across distribution centers.
• Drive and maintain process standardization across the distribution center campus, aligned with global distribution network standards.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve process, procedural, and operational issues.
• Review business KPIs regularly and recommend improvements to measure accuracy, effectiveness, and performance outcomes.
• Collaborate cross functionally to reduce costs, improve quality, and manage operational change.
• Support and/or facilitate new process training and change management efforts.
• Create, update, and maintain process documentation for all process changes.
• Manage the documentation lifecycle through controlled systems for SOPs, Job Aids, and Standard Work.
• Partner with IT, WMS, and automation teams to define, document, and align on process requirements.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of health and safety standards within distribution operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Project management

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a technical field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SQL

Database reporting

Job description

lululemon is seeking a Process Engineer II to join the Distribution Engineering team at the Store Support Centre. You will lead continuous improvement projects, analyze data, and standardize processes across distribution centers to drive efficiency and accuracy.

This role requires experience in manufacturing or distribution, strong communication and analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset. The position offers hybrid work with on-site collaboration, and a competitive compensation package.