Operations Management Development Program - Summer 2027 Start

Medline Industries, Inc.; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline Industries, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking an Operations Engineer in a leadership-lean development program. You will drive continuous improvement in distribution centers, develop labor standards, and monitor KPIs while configuring LMS and WMS within an Agile framework.

The role includes rotations in Transportation/Logistics, Project Management & Emerging Technology, Operations Systems, and more. A bachelor’s in engineering and 30% travel are required, with US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial or Systems strongly preferred).
• Internship experience in process improvement and/or project management is strongly preferred.
• Travel required 30% of the time.
• Unrestricted permanent US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Continuous improvement projects within 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 labor management system (LMS) and warehouse management system (WMS).

Skills

Process improvement

Project management

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial or Systems)

Tools

LMS

WMS

Job description

Job Summary

With more than 50 years of consecutive growth, we’ve built a dynamic workplace where over 45,000 employees worldwide are empowered to grow and contribute to our entrepreneurial culture.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented individuals, like you, to join our team. Our people are genuine, creative, and proactive problem-solvers who move fast, move mountains, and succeed together.

Medline offers early-in-career candidates a range of benefits and experiences that support both personal and professional growth, including recognition programs, employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, Employee Appreciation Week, competitive healthcare benefits, and more.

Medline’s leadership in the healthcare industry allows for outstanding project management opportunities with high-level visibility across all areas of the company. The accelerated career path as an Operations Engineer in our Operations Management Development Program (OMDP) is unlike any other company, as you control your project direction and are limited only by your own abilities.

An Operations Engineer is responsible for continuous improvement within Medline’s distribution centers. The goal of the operations management development program is to expose you to areas within distribution including warehouse management, inventory management, transportation/ logistics, supply chain management and customer service. Typical program length is approximately, but not limited to, two and a half years in order to fully develop skills required to advance your career into operations management.

Job Description

Available Rotations with Core Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Continuous improvement projects within the 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 labor management system (LMS) and warehouse management system (WMS).

Available Rotations

• Transportation/Logistics – Improve processes for Medline’s private fleet as well as implement new technology.
• Project Management & Emerging Technology – Aid in the evaluation of new technology solutions and support Medline’s business abroad. – Oversee a medium to large scale project including vendor and budget management.
• Operations Systems – Design and serve as product owner for software enhancements within an agile framework. Support technology go lives and existing software solutions.
• Operations Analytics – Oversee how items move through the warehouse and optimize key performance metrics.
• Maintenance – Increase automation uptime and optimize forklift fleet management.
• Supply Chain Optimization – Work directly with Medline’s customers to improve processes in their environments.
• Inventory Control – Enhance processes that improve inventory accuracy, minimize losses, and ensure customer order quality.

To qualify, you must possess

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial or Systems strongly preferred)
• Internship experience in process improvement and/or project management is strongly preferred
• Travel required 30% of the time
• Unrestricted permanent US work authorization

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$79,000.00 - $119,000.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.