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Family Dollar · 7 hours ago

Engineer, Process

Chesapeake, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Family Dollar is seeking a results-driven Operational Excellence (OpEx) Engineer to lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across their operations. The ideal candidate will utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other process optimization methodologies to enhance efficiency, improve quality, and elevate customer satisfaction.

Retail

Responsibilities

Help to identify and implement process improvements for our DCs to assist in driving customer value, reduce cost per case and increased cases per hour throughput within the network

Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and best practices across DC network

Partner with all business partners to help support key initiatives as well as projects

Collaborate with the team and help to drive data driven informed decision making

Provide insight into re-profiling/slotting DCs to best suit productivity needs to increase CPH and decrease CPC

Identify, lead, and support continuous improvement projects aligned with business goals using Lean, Six Sigma, and other OpEx methodologies

Conduct value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and other problem-solving activities to drive process improvements

Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and use data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement

Facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and training sessions to build OpEx capabilities across the organization

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, supply chain, and engineering

Monitor and report on project outcomes, savings, and ROI to stakeholders

Support a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence at all levels of the organization

Travel 50% or more depending on projects and business needs

Qualification

LeanSix SigmaProcess mappingStatistical analysisWarehouse Management systemsProject managementChange managementTraining developmentCommunicationFacilitation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

2–5 years of experience in a continuous improvement, manufacturing engineering, or operational excellence role

Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred)

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills

Proficiency in process mapping, statistical analysis, and improvement tools (e.g., DMAIC, PDCA)

Excellent communication and facilitation skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant data analysis software (e.g., Minitab, Power BI, Excel)

Working knowledge of Warehouse Management systems (WMS)

Preferred

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification

Experience in retail supply chain

Familiarity with Catalyst (WMS) or other WMS systems and digital transformation initiatives

Experience with change management and training development

Company

Family Dollar

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When it comes to getting value for everyday items for the entire family in an easy to shop, neighborhood location, Family Dollar is the best place to go.

Founded in 1959

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

10001+ employees