Warehouse Efficiency Specialist

Envista Holdings Corporation; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Envista Holdings Corporation is seeking a Warehouse Efficiency Specialist to optimize warehouse operations by refining WMS rules, slotting, picking methods, and layouts. You will drive productivity gains, improve inventory movement, and reduce costs through data-driven process improvements and KPI monitoring.

You will lead cross-functional projects with IT, operations, and inventory management to implement scalable solutions and support growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 3-7+ years of warehouse operations, distribution, logistics, industrial engineering, or supply chain optimization.
• Experience with WMS; Oracle experience preferred.
• Proven track record of implementing warehouse process improvements and increasing operational efficiency.
• With warehouse layout design, slotting optimization, and labor productivity improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and material flow concepts.
• Experience with WMS configuration and rule management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with warehouse automation technologies and material handling equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current warehouse operations to identify productivity gains and opportunities.
• Develop and implement best practices for receiving, storage, replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.
• Monitor KPIs and recommend actions to improve performance.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize WMS rules and workflows.
• Evaluate and update picking, replenishment, allocation, and put-away logic.
• Partner with IT and operations to test and deploy enhancements.
• Assess layouts to improve material flow and labor efficiency.
• Design slotting strategies based on velocity and inventory characteristics.
• Develop labor standards and productivity measurements.
• Lead projects with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

WMS knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Oracle WMS

WMS configuration

Job description

Job Description: The Warehouse Efficiency Specialist is responsible for optimizing warehouse operations through the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of warehouse management system (WMS) rules, warehouse flow processes, slotting strategies, picking methodologies, and facility layouts. This role focuses on increasing productivity, improving inventory movement, reducing operational costs, and enhancing service levels by analyzing warehouse performance and driving process improvements across all warehouse functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Warehouse Process Optimization

• Analyze current warehouse operations and identify opportunities to improve productivity, throughput, and accuracy.
• Develop and implement best practices for receiving, storage, replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping activities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Monitor operational KPIs and recommend corrective actions to improve performance.

Warehouse Management System (WMS) Administration

• Configure, maintain, and optimize warehouse management system rules and workflows.
• Evaluate and update picking, replenishment, allocation, and put-away logic to maximize efficiency.
• Partner with IT and operations teams to test, validate, and deploy system enhancements.
• Ensure WMS configurations align with business requirements and operational goals.

Warehouse Flow & Layout Design

• Assess warehouse traffic patterns, inventory movement, and space utilization.
• Design and implement warehouse layouts that improve material flow, storage density, and labor efficiency.
• Develop slotting strategies based on product velocity, order profiles, and inventory characteristics.
• Recommend racking, storage, and equipment improvements to support operational growth.

Picking Efficiency Improvement

• Analyze order fulfillment processes and productivity metrics.
• Implement and optimize picking methodologies such as zone picking, batch picking, wave picking, and pick-to-cart processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce travel time and improve picker productivity.
• Develop labor standards and productivity measurements to support operational excellence.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect and analyze operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Create dashboards, reports, and performance metrics to monitor warehouse effectiveness.
• Conduct time studies and workflow analyses to support process improvement recommendations.
• Present findings and recommendations to warehouse leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.

Project Management

• Lead warehouse optimization projects from concept through implementation.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, IT, inventory management, and supply chain teams.
• Support facility expansion, automation, and warehouse redesign initiatives.
• Develop implementation plans, timelines, and success metrics for improvement projects.

Training & Change Management

• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Train warehouse personnel on new processes, layout changes, and system enhancements.
• Drive adoption of continuous improvement initiatives and operational best practices.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Picking productivity and labor efficiency.
• Order fulfillment cycle time.
• Warehouse space utilization.
• Inventory accuracy.
• Travel distance reduction.
• On‑time shipment performance.
• WMS process compliance.
• Cost savings generated through process improvements.
• Throughput improvement and capacity utilization.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant warehouse operations experience may be considered.
• Experience: 3-7+ years of experience in warehouse operations, distribution, logistics, industrial engineering, or supply chain optimization.
• Experience: Working with warehouse management systems (WMS); Oracle experience preferred.
• Experience: Proven track record of implementing warehouse process improvements and increasing operational efficiency.
• Experience: With warehouse layout design, slotting optimization, and labor productivity improvement initiatives.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of warehouse operations and material flow concepts.
• Technical Skills: Experience with WMS configuration and rule management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with warehouse automation technologies and material handling equipment preferred.
• Core Competencies: Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Core Competencies: Process improvement mindset.
• Core Competencies: Project management capabilities.
• Core Competencies: Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Core Competencies: Ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
• Core Competencies: Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Core Competencies: Data‑driven decision making.

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