Logistics Process Improvement Engineer

The Home Depot, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot, Inc. seeks a Supply Chain Engineer to support process improvement and Kaizen-driven projects in distribution centers. Build operational analyses, capacity planning, and project management while coordinating with multiple levels of the Supply Chain organization.

The role requires self-motivation, attention to detail, and strong communication. Expect travel 20–50% and collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve cost reduction and productivity goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or process improvement methodologies.
• Time studies and engineered performance standards experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word and AutoCad.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies, base analyses, rate analyses and network analyses.
• Identify logistics process improvements and lead cross-functional projects.
• Develop reports and run ad hoc queries; create SOPs and training opportunities.
• Support Kaizen implementations and lead process change alignment with local leadership.

Skills

Self-starter

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team player

Project management

Data analysis

Lean-Six Sigma

Time study

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word)

AutoCad

Job description

The Home Depot, Inc. seeks a Supply Chain Engineer to support process improvement and Kaizen-driven projects in distribution centers. Build operational analyses, capacity planning, and project management while coordinating with multiple levels of the Supply Chain organization.

The role requires self-motivation, attention to detail, and strong communication. Expect travel 20–50% and collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve cost reduction and productivity goals.