Lean Warehouse Engineer — Process & Flow Optimization

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Benson (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Benson, MN is seeking a Logistics Engineer - Warehouse to optimize material flow, layout design, and Lean-based process improvements across warehouse operations. You will work with cross-functional teams to reduce waste, improve productivity, and ensure safe, efficient logistics.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Maintenance to drive KPI performance, implement JIT concepts, and enhance inbound/outbound processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, material handling, or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of Lean methodologies, process improvement, data analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with WMS, ERP, or SAP/EWM systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze warehouse processes, inventory movement, labor utilization, and material flow to identify productivity, quality, and cost improvement opportunities.
• Develop optimized warehouse layouts, storage locations, staging areas, receiving/shipping zones, and picking locations to maximize space utilization and workflow efficiency.
• Evaluate warehouse capacity requirements and create plans based on inventory levels, production demands, and future business needs.
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement data-driven solutions to improve throughput and operational performance.
• Establish standard operating procedures, work instructions, and performance standards for warehouse activities.
• Design and improve material flow routes for forklifts, carts, tuggers, and internal transportation systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

AutoCAD

Visio

SAP/EWM

Job description

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Benson, MN is seeking a Logistics Engineer - Warehouse to optimize material flow, layout design, and Lean-based process improvements across warehouse operations. You will work with cross-functional teams to reduce waste, improve productivity, and ensure safe, efficient logistics.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Maintenance to drive KPI performance, implement JIT concepts, and enhance inbound/outbound processes