Process Engineer

owensminor; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan from day one

Educational assistance

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Voluntary supplemental programs

Adoption assistance and parental leave

Health Savings Account and 401(k)

Job summary

Owens & Minor is seeking a Process Engineer to analyze, design, and improve operational processes, boosting efficiency, quality, and throughput. You will map processes, run data analysis, and partner with operations teams to implement scalable solutions.

The role requires 3–5+ years in process engineering and a strong background in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. A relevant degree is mandatory, with a focus on improving warehousing and manufacturing workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in operations, industrial engineering, or related field is required.
• 3-5+ years in process engineering, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement is required.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar improvement methodologies is required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred.
• Experience in distribution, warehousing, or manufacturing operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data analysis

Process mapping

Root cause analysis

Actionable recommendations

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Time studies

Line balancing

Capacity modeling

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 Touch

• 140+ years serving healthcare
• Over 14,000 teammates worldwide
• Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries
• Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland
• 40+ distribution centers
• Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings
• 1,000 branded medical product suppliers
• 4,000 healthcare partners served

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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 Summary

The 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 Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor'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 & Abilities

• Strong 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.

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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.