Warehouse Process Engineer

Schneider Electric; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Paid family leave

401(k)+ match

Company stock option purchase+ match

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a talented logistics professional in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, to lead the infrastructure and layout design of manufacturing plant warehouses. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Logistics, or Business Management, and over 3 years of hands-on experience in logistics and industrial engineering.

The successful candidate will focus on optimizing operational workflows and enhancing performance through continuous improvement methodologies. Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package including flexible work arrangements and 401(k)+ match.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in logistics or industrial engineering.
• Proven track record in designing warehouse layouts and material flow architectures.
• Deep understanding of continuous improvement frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of manufacturing plant warehouse architecture.
• Optimize operational workflows for inbound and outbound activities.
• Track and evaluate critical logistics KPIs for performance improvement.

Skills

Logistics experience

Project management

SAP proficiency

Data analysis

Continuous improvement methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business Management or related field

Tools

Layout/CAD software

Job description

Sponsorship is not included for this role: we are not able to consider anyone who is on a current work visa or who will require a work visa in the future.

What will you do?

• Infrastructure & Layout Design: Lead the physical architecture design of manufacturing plant warehouses and distribution centers, including optimized layout configurations, racking selection, and high-density storage systems.
• Material Flow Optimization: Design and implement highly efficient operational workflows for inbound and outbound activities, including put-away, picking, kitting, and staging processes.
• Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement:
  • Continuously track and evaluate critical logistics KPIs (operational costs, service levels, throughput, healthy stock and space utilization) and implement rapid corrective actions for performance gaps.
  • Implement and monitor robust warehouse performance KPIs to consistently fuel and maintain a pipeline of continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Deploy Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, maximize storage density, and minimize material handling cycle times.
• Project Management: Lead capital and operational projects from initial concept through engineering design to execution, ensuring seamless integration with existing manufacturing operations.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business Management or related field
• 3+ years of Hands-on Experience:
  • Proven track record in logistics (Distribution Centers or Plants Warehouse) or industrial engineering with direct, practical experience designing warehouse layouts, racking configurations, and complex material flow architectures.
  • Designing WH Performance KPIs and prior exposure to PMTS (MOST/ MTM), Time Studies and Labor Management System related to WH processes
• SAP Proficiency: Previous experience with SAP (specifically WM or EWM modules) is highly valued and considered a key differentiator for managing inventory processes and material master data.
• Technical Skills: Advanced capability in layout/CAD software, data analysis, and warehouse capacity modeling.
• Methodologies: Deep understanding of continuous improvement frameworks, kitting strategies (just-in-sequence, line-side delivery), and slotting optimization.
• Project Management: Strong project management and cross-functional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between WH engineering design and day-to-day operations.

What's in it for me?

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees, including flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, company stock option purchase+ match, and much more.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and inclusion is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here. Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.