Process Improvement Lead - Lean & Warehouse Optimization

Taleo; Grapevine (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in Grapevine, Texas is seeking an Advisor, Process Improvement who will lead cross-functional teams to improve end-to-end material flow, optimize layouts, and reduce labor and material handling costs across the North American PDC network. The role requires strong program management and the ability to translate data into actionable process changes.

You will collaborate with Home Office and PDC leadership, apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies, design storage locations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
• Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt (Lean preferred)
• PMP (Project Management Professional) preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years of demonstrated experience in AutoCAD/SolidWorks
• Understanding of warehouse processes and interfacing with external systems and the WMS

Responsibilities

• Leads cross-functional teams tasked with identifying and eliminating inefficiencies within layout, process, and material flow to ensure cost-effective and high-quality design.
• Designs storage locations to maximize the PDC's available cubic space to reduce labor and material handling costs while utilizing optimal WMS configurations.
• Project manager for Lean Management initiatives across Home Office and PDC Network teams including training and sponsorship.
• Supports Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives by identifying and resolving non-compliant processes within PDC.
• Collaborates with international and domestic leadership to support ad-hoc process improvement and standardization opportunities.
• Represents the PDC as a liaison for site infrastructure, storage configurations, and IT integration projects.
• Develops recommendations for PDC productivity targets by analyzing labor data and presenting findings to leadership for approval.
• Manages large-scale strategic initiatives across all project planning phases to add value to customers.
• Supports enterprise-wide initiatives to optimize the North American logistics network.
• Calculates cycle time and determines standard work to enhance daily labor planning tools.
• Evaluates warehouse technologies and their benefits to safety, quality and productivity in the PDC network.
• Leads efforts to standardize processes, procedures, and reporting across the PDC network.
• Maintains ongoing engagement with PDC leadership to ensure alignment and continuous improvement.

Skills

Process improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

AutoCAD/SolidWorks

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in Grapevine, Texas is seeking an Advisor, Process Improvement who will lead cross-functional teams to improve end-to-end material flow, optimize layouts, and reduce labor and material handling costs across the North American PDC network. The role requires strong program management and the ability to translate data into actionable process changes.

You will collaborate with Home Office and PDC leadership, apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies, design storage locations, and