Manufacturing Project and Program Management Analyst III

Role Overview

• Lead cross-functional optimization projects focused on warehouse operations, material flow, labor productivity, inventory movement, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with operations leadership and frontline teams to identify process bottlenecks, flow disruptors, and operational pain points.
• Analyze current-state workflows and develop data-driven recommendations for process improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Industrial Engineering methodologies.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve operational performance and decision-making.
• Support warehouse layout optimization, slotting strategies, storage utilization, and labor balancing initiatives.
• Develop project plans, timelines, business cases, and implementation strategies for operational improvements.
• Coordinate with IT, engineering, warehouse systems, and operational stakeholders to execute improvement initiatives.
• Monitor project performance, KPIs, and ROI metrics to ensure expected benefits are achieved.
• Facilitate change management activities and support operational adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Conduct operational studies related to throughput, travel reduction, staffing models, productivity, and process standardization.
• Present findings, recommendations, and project updates to leadership teams in a clear and professional manner.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% as needed to support business operations and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field
• 5 years of experience leading operational optimization or continuous improvement projects
• Warehouse leadership experience or direct warehouse operations experience
• Strong experience within distribution center, warehouse, or supply chain operations environments
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
• Experience analyzing operational data and translating findings into actionable process improvements
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Benefits

• annual bonus program
• 401k company contribution with company match up to 6 % as well as non-elective company contribution of 3
• 7% depending on age
• starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
• 15 calendar holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• employee assistance program
• comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
• onsite fitness (at some locations)
• tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability plans