Operations Engineer Rotational Program - Lean Projects Lead

Medline; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Medline in Illinois is seeking an Operations Engineer as part of the Operations Management Development Program. You will be exposed to distribution centers, lean projects, and warehousing systems.

The program develops skills in process improvement, project management, and supplier/vendor oversight, with a typical length of about two and a half years and a 30% travel requirement. Collaboration across functions and KPI-driven growth are central to the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial or Systems strongly preferred).
• Internship experience in process improvement and/or project management is strongly preferred.
• Unrestricted permanent US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects in Medline distribution centers using lean methodology.
• Engineering labor standards and development of new processes.
• Tracking/reviewing monthly/annual KPIs with the distribution centers.
• Configuration and maintenance of Medline’s LMS and WMS.

Skills

Travel readiness

Process improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial or Systems strongly preferred)

Job description

Medline in Illinois is seeking an Operations Engineer as part of the Operations Management Development Program. You will be exposed to distribution centers, lean projects, and warehousing systems.

The program develops skills in process improvement, project management, and supplier/vendor oversight, with a typical length of about two and a half years and a 30% travel requirement. Collaboration across functions and KPI-driven growth are central to the role.