Operations Process Engineer- Remote

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Purpose: Responsible for the development and implementation of standard operating practices and processes that align with and support minimum performance expectations. Supports DC operations front line leadership to ensure knowledge and understanding of proper and consistent standards application processes.

• Working with DC leadership and supervision to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Creating documented workflows of standard processes.
• Monitoring for maintenance of process discipline.
• Engaging and educating Direct Associates, Supervisors and Managers on process improvement, discipline, and feedback on current functions and opportunity areas.
• Working with IE partners to identify areas for improvement and ensure accuracy in standards development.
• Identifying system and interface opportunities to insure timely and accurate calculation and feedback and removal of obstacles for the end users.
• Performs other relevant job duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of HS Diploma and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ direct warehousing distribution experience.

• Functional understanding of industrial engineering.
• Excellent engagement skills.
• Ability to recognize process improvement opportunity in the DC operating environment.
• Ability to recognize slotting opportunities to support improved selection performance and experience for direct associates.
• Ability to teach process concepts and disciplines to operations leaders and direct associates.
• Ability to work effectively with Industrial engineers to measure and incorporate process changes and improvements in the minimum standard expectations.
• Ability to document SOPs to support effective process development and implementation geared toward the end user.
• Must have exceptional computer skills within stated area of engineering expertise and must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Travel to DC’s required 40+ weeks per year minimum of 3 days per week.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Services