Senior Process Engineer — Logistics & Continuous Improvement

Avantor; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor in Carpinteria, CA or Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to work with business leaders on projects and productivity improvements that align with our goals.

The role applies analytical and industrial engineering methods to understand, predict, and improve logistics operations and processes onsite. You will drive distribution process improvements, manage projects, and lead Kaizen/Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• College degree in supply chain, logistics or industrial engineering (or equivalent) required.
• 3+ years of directly applicable experience in logistics/process improvement.
• SAP EWM experience desired.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word).
• Lean Six Sigma or other process-improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Implement new distribution processes and data standards to optimize inventory flow.
• Manage distribution projects including performance tracking and system enhancements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with Kaizen and Lean methodologies.
• Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, and IT.
• Develop SOPs and training documents for new processes.
• Perform data mining, analysis and cost/benefit studies.
• Travel up to 25% to Avantor distribution centers.

Skills

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Logistics

Analytical thinking

Education

College degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP EWM

MS Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word)

Job description

Avantor in Carpinteria, CA or Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to work with business leaders on projects and productivity improvements that align with our goals.

The role applies analytical and industrial engineering methods to understand, predict, and improve logistics operations and processes onsite. You will drive distribution process improvements, manage projects, and lead Kaizen/Lean initiatives.