Distribution Process Engineer II – Lean & Continuous Improvement

Lululemon Athletica; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Mental health plans

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Parenthood top-up

Development course offerings

Mentorship programs

Job summary

lululemon Athletica seeks a Process Engineer II to enhance Distribution Center efficiency. You will partner with leadership to design, implement, control, and optimize processes, lead lean events, and standardize operations across campuses.

Strong data analytics and cross-functional collaboration are essential to drive cost reductions and quality improvements. The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution, plus a Bachelor’s in

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.
• 3-5 years of relevant business or technical experience.
• Working knowledge of Value Stream Mapping, Lean, and Six Sigma principles.
• Experience with SQL and database reporting preferred.

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

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Process improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Education

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

Tools

SQL

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

lululemon Athletica seeks a Process Engineer II to enhance Distribution Center efficiency. You will partner with leadership to design, implement, control, and optimize processes, lead lean events, and standardize operations across campuses.

Strong data analytics and cross-functional collaboration are essential to drive cost reductions and quality improvements. The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution, plus a Bachelor’s in