Process Engineer

Halyard Health; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Required: Bachelor's in operations/IE, 3–5+ years in related roles, and Lean Six Sigma familiarity. Preferred: distribution/warehousing experience; strong data translation and capacity modeling skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, industrial engineering, or related field.
• 3–5+ years in process/industrial engineering or continuous improvement.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Experience in distribution, warehousing, or manufacturing operations preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Map current-state processes and identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks and waste.
• Analyze operational data to determine root causes and drive improvements.
• Design and document improved process workflows.
• Develop and test process changes, including pilots before full rollout.
• Build business cases with cost/benefit analysis for improvements.
• Establish metrics to monitor performance post-implementation.
• Support capacity planning and throughput modeling.
• Collaborate with automation and IT when changes involve systems or equipment.

Skills

Strong analytical

Data analysis

Process mapping

Root cause analysis

Translate data to actions

Time studies

Line balancing

Capacity modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care.Global Reach with a Local Touch140+ years serving healthcareOver 14,000 teammates worldwideServing healthcare partners in 80 countriesManufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland40+ distribution centersPortfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings1,000 branded medical product suppliers4,000 healthcare partners servedBenefitsComprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.The anticipated salary range is up to $85,000.00. Actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location. For internal teammates, a compensation percentage increase will be reviewed and determined in partnership with HR, taking into consideration internal equity and relevant experience.Position SummaryThe Process Engineer analyzes, designs, and improves operational processes to increase efficiency, quality, and throughput. Uses data and process mapping to identify bottlenecks and root causes, then designs and implements solutions in partnership with operations teams.Core ResponsibilitiesMap current-state processes and identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and wasteAnalyze operational data to identify root causes of performance issuesDesign and document improved process workflowsDevelop and test process changes, including pilots before full rolloutBuild business cases for process improvements, including cost/benefit analysisEstablish metrics and monitoring to track process performance post-implementationSupport capacity planning and throughput modelingCollaborate with automation and IT teams when process changes involve system or equipment changesQualificationsBachelor’s degree in operations, Industrial Engineering, or in a related field, required.3-5+ years in process engineering, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement, required.Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar improvement methodologies, required.Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification, preferred.Experience in distribution, warehousing, or manufacturing operations, preferred.Knowledge,Skills & AbilitiesStrong analytical skills: data analysis, process mapping, root cause analysis- required.Ability to translate data into actionable recommendations- required.Familiarity with time studies, line balancing, or capacity modeling - preferred.#LI-TR1If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.