Operations Engineer

Highridge Medical; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Highridge Medical in Olive Branch, MS is seeking an Operations Engineer to identify and lead process improvements in the distribution center, elevating customer service and throughput. You will partner with cross-functional teams and external vendors to set priorities, milestones, and schedules, delivering cost-efficient solutions under tight timeframes.

The role requires Six Sigma and Lean expertise, strong problem-solving, and clear written and verbal communication. A B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in industrial, mechanical, or other engineering science.
• 3–5 years of industrial or manufacturing engineering experience; knowledge in Lean Principles and/or Six Sigma or other problem solving methodology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives that improve the Distribution center’s ability to deliver exceptional customer service and optimize internal processes to increase throughput.
• Work independently with internal and external teams to identify high impact projects and act as owner in delivering on project objectives and targets.
• Partner with internal teams, stakeholders and external vendors to set project priorities, establish milestones, and drive schedules to meet deadlines.
• Lead effective meetings by setting objectives, putting the right people in the room and driving detailed business and technical discussions/alignment. Document meeting discussions, decisions and future steps, ensuring alignment on expectations with internal partner teams and outside vendors.
• Generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in compressed periods of time.
• Promptly and accurately communicate project status, risk analysis and risk mitigation plans.
• Effectively answer project questions in detail and regularly produce clear and concise summaries for the project to leadership/management team.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Education

B.S. in industrial, mechanical, or other engineering science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project

Job description

Operations Engineer

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives that improve the Distribution center’s ability to deliver exceptional customer service and optimize internal processes to increase throughput.
• Work independently with internal and external teams to identify high impact projects and act as owner in delivering on project objectives and targets.
• Partner with internal teams, stakeholders and external vendors to set project priorities, establish milestones, and drive schedules to meet deadlines.
• Lead effective meetings by setting objectives, putting the right people in the room and driving detailed business and technical discussions/alignment. Document meeting discussions, decisions and future steps, ensuring alignment on expectations with internal partner teams and outside vendors.
• Generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in compressed periods of time.
• Promptly and accurately communicate project status, risk analysis and risk mitigation plans.
• Effectively answer project questions in detail and regularly produce clear and concise summaries for the project to leadership/management team.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the “essential functions” for purposes of the ADA.

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
• Ability to lead and prioritize projects and complete work in a timely manner.
• Strong problems solving skills.
• Ability to effectively work within a cross-functional team to complete critical project tasks.
• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite and Project.

Education/Experience Requirements

• B.S. in industrial, mechanical, or other engineering science.
• 3-5 years of industrial or manufacturing engineering experience & Knowledge in Lean Principles and or Six Sigma or other problem solving methodology is preferred.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%