Process Engineer I

The Home Depot; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a Process Engineering Analyst to design and enable efficient, repeatable processes within store operations in support of business strategies. You will spend time in stores observing current state processes to document opportunities, and work cross-functionally to solve these using IDOV and Agile ways of working, driving productivity and better associate and customer experiences.

You will partner with IT, UX, and business teams to deliver scalable solutions, conduct

Qualifications

• Foundational SQL skills for querying relational databases
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of Tableau
• Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 1+ years experience practicing process improvement through existing jobs, internships, or co-ops
• Experience practicing Agile or Kaizen ways of working

Responsibilities

• 10% Agile Ways of Working - Participate in Agile ways of working, including sprint planning and demos
• 20% Analytics - Utilize analytics to provide insight, interpret results, or recommend decisions
• 25% Collaboration - Partner with key stakeholders to design, test, and iterate through solutions
• 10% Presentations - Synthesize results and findings through Powerpoint and stakeholder presentations
• 10% Solutioning - Partner with IT, UX, and business teams to deliver scalable solutions to the field
• 25% Store Walks - Complete in-store Gemba walks to observe current state processes, complete process maps, and document process opportunities within run-the-business and strategic initiatives

Skills

Foundational SQL skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Tableau

PowerPoint

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication (written & verbal)

Process improvement

Agile/Kaizen experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Job description

Position Purpose

A process engineering analyst designs and enables efficient, effective, and repeatable processes within store operations in support of business strategies. A process engineer will spend part of their time in stores observing current state processes to document opportunities. They will work cross-functionally to solve for these opportunities using the IDOV process while leveraging Agile ways of working, driving productivity, throughput, and improved associate and customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• 10% Agile Ways of Working - Participate in Agile ways of working, including sprint planning and demos


• 20% Analytics - Utilize analytics to provide insight, interpret results, or recommend decisions


• 25% Collaboration - Partner with key stakeholders to design, test, and iterate through solutions


• 10% Presentations - Synthesize results and findings through Powerpoint and stakeholder presentations


• 10% Solutioning - Partner with IT, UX, and business teams to deliver scalable solutions to the field


• 25% Store Walks - Complete in-store Gemba walks to observe current state processes, complete process maps, and document process opportunities within run-the-business and strategic initiatives

Direct Manager/Direct Reports

• This Position typically reports to Process Engineering Manager


• This Position has 0 Direct Reports

Travel Requirements

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.


• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Foundational SQL skills for querying relational databases


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite


• Working knowledge of Tableau


• Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)


• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams


• Demonstrated project management skills


• Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• 1+ years experience practicing process improvement through existing jobs, internships, or co-ops


• Experience practicing Agile or Kaizen ways of working

Minimum Education

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience

• 1

Preferred Years of Work Experience

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience

• None

Certifications

• None

Competencies:

• Action Oriented


• Collaborates


• Ensures Accountability


• Customer Focus