Lean Supply Chain Engineer: Process & Optimization

The Home Depot; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot in Virginia Beach seeks a Supply Chain Engineer to drive process improvements in distribution centers, focusing on cost-out, productivity, and capacity planning.

You will perform operations analysis, conduct time studies, develop reports, and lead Lean Six Sigma projects across cross-functional teams. The role requires strong communication and project management skills, with responsibility to manage multiple initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or similar process-improvement methodology.
• Proficient in time studies and development of engineered performance standards.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies and various analyses to identify cost-out opportunities and productivity improvements.
• Lead cross-functional process-improvement projects and report results to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Develop reports and ad hoc queries; create SOPs and support Kaizen implementations and training; drive lean initiatives.
• Provide facility and capacity planning support for distribution and transportation within Logistics.

Skills

Time studies

Zero-base analysis

Rate analysis

Network analysis

Statistical analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Process improvement

Cross-functional communication

Education

Industrial Engineering degree

Engineering degree (related field)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Access

Word

AutoCAD

Job description

The Home Depot in Virginia Beach seeks a Supply Chain Engineer to drive process improvements in distribution centers, focusing on cost-out, productivity, and capacity planning.

You will perform operations analysis, conduct time studies, develop reports, and lead Lean Six Sigma projects across cross-functional teams. The role requires strong communication and project management skills, with responsibility to manage multiple initiatives.