Process Engineer II

Lululemon Athletica; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Parental top-up

Development courses

Mentorship programs

Job summary

lululemon is seeking a Process Engineer II to join the Distribution Engineering team at the Store Support Centre. You will lead continuous improvement projects, analyze data, and standardize processes across distribution centers to drive efficiency and accuracy.

This role requires experience in manufacturing or distribution, strong communication and analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset. The position offers hybrid work with on-site collaboration, and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated critical and logical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate problems from multiple perspectives.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including translating data into charts, diagrams, and actionable insights.
• Creative problem solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Highly organized, structured, and disciplined in meeting commitments and timelines.
• Ability to perform effectively in dynamic, changing environments with limited guidance.
• Comfort working in a lean, matrixed, and highly collaborative team environment.
• Strong personal and professional integrity with the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience with SQL and database reporting preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a technical field preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant business or technical experience.
• Working knowledge of Value Stream Mapping, Lean, and Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, evaluate, test, and oversee the implementation of new and existing processes and procedures.
• Collect and analyze process data to identify improvement opportunities, inefficiencies, and innovation potential.
• Lead and facilitate Continuous Improvement and Lean events across distribution centers.
• Drive and maintain process standardization across the distribution center campus, aligned with global distribution network standards.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve process, procedural, and operational issues.
• Review business KPIs regularly and recommend improvements to measure accuracy, effectiveness, and performance outcomes.
• Collaborate cross functionally to reduce costs, improve quality, and manage operational change.
• Support and/or facilitate new process training and change management efforts.
• Create, update, and maintain process documentation for all process changes.
• Manage the documentation lifecycle through controlled systems for SOPs, Job Aids, and Standard Work.
• Partner with IT, WMS, and automation teams to define, document, and align on process requirements.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of health and safety standards within distribution operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Project management

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a technical field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SQL

Database reporting

Job description

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type: Full-time

Description & Requirements

who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

about this team

The Distribution Engineering team unites our supply chain organization through a focus on strategic vision and operational excellence. This team consistently delivers significant value to internal stakeholders, customers, and shareholders by prioritizing exceptional performance and ongoing improvement. The Process Engineer II plays a key role in supporting the Manager of Engineering and the Distribution Center Operations teams, leading continuous improvement projects, developing and documenting processes, and enhancing overall distribution center efficiency. This position requires expertise in process design, data analytics, and standardization, combined with a strategic and collaborative approach.

core responsibilities

The Process Engineer II partners closely with distribution leadership and cross functional teams to design, implement, control, and optimize distribution center processes. Key responsibilities include:

• Analyze, evaluate, test, and oversee the implementation of new and existing processes and procedures
• Collect and analyze process data to identify improvement opportunities, inefficiencies, and innovation potential
• Lead and facilitate Continuous Improvement and Lean events across distribution centers
• Drive and maintain process standardization across the distribution center campus, aligned with global distribution network standards
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve process, procedural, and operational issues
• Review business KPIs regularly and recommend improvements to measure accuracy, effectiveness, and performance outcomes
• Collaborate cross functionally to reduce costs, improve quality, and manage operational change
• Support and/or facilitate new process training and change management efforts
• Create, update, and maintain process documentation for all process changes
• Manage the documentation lifecycle through controlled systems for SOPs, Job Aids, and Standard Work
• Partner with IT, WMS, and automation teams to define, document, and align on process requirements
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of health and safety standards within distribution operations

qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated critical and logical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate problems from multiple perspectives
• Strong analytical capabilities, including translating data into charts, diagrams, and actionable insights
• Creative problem solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent attention to detail and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Highly organized, structured, and disciplined in meeting commitments and timelines
• Ability to perform effectively in dynamic, changing environments with limited guidance
• Comfort working in a lean, matrixed, and highly collaborative team environment
• Strong personal and professional integrity with the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholder groups
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience with SQL and database reporting preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a technical field preferred
• 3-5 years of relevant business or technical experience
• Working knowledge of Value Stream Mapping, Lean, and Six Sigma principles

must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.

additional notes

Authorization to work in the USA is required for this role.

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa at this time for this role.

compensation and benefits package

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and teamperformance. Thetypical hiring range for this positionis from $87,700 - $115,100 annually ; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program and, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement

Hybrid

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us at [e-mail] . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.

The use of AI tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, DeepSeek, or any other AI-assisted software, is strictly prohibited during the interview process. This includes, AI-generated responses, content creation, or any form of automated assistance in live interviews, case studies, technical assessments, or written submissions.

At lululemon, we are committed to privacy, integrity, transparency, and ethical hiring practices. Our commitment to responsible AI ensures that proprietary information is protected and that all hiring decisions are based on an individual’s own skills, judgment, and expertise without AI assistance. Any use of AI during the interview process will result in immediate disqualification. lululemon reserves the right to use AI detection tools to verify the authenticity of candidate responses.