[Remote] Senior Operations Process Engineer- Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UNFI is a company focused on operational excellence and process improvement. The Senior Operations Process Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing standard operating practices and processes to support performance expectations while collaborating with DC operations leadership to ensure consistent application of standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete solo assessments of DC operations and identify gaps in processes
• Create tools and standardized audit forms for Cross-Functional Teams, Operations Partners, and Process Excellence teams to complete process assessments
• Contribute and develop Process Excellence for Transformational Change network projects
• Conduct ergonomics evaluations; recommend and implement improvements to work area designs
• Observe, identify, and address process opportunities. Create sustainable solutions in collaboration with DC Operations partnership and buy-in
• Create, update, and/or modify Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) and Prescribed Work Instructions (PWI) to best practices
• Audit compliance to SOPs/PWIs at Distribution Centers (DCs)
• Lead DC leadership and supervision to identify process improvement gaps to SOP/PWIs
• Train DC leadership to review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on business intelligence charts/graphs/data trends for sustained process improvement
• Partner with Industrial Engineering to identify areas of improvement, work samplings, and time studies to ensure accuracy of standards
• Identify operational bottlenecks and develop, analyze, and present solutions
• Train front-line operations leadership and hourly associates on prescribed methods based on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Utilize reporting such as SCI IBM Cognos, Blue Yonder, and BI Dashboards to identify gaps in process
• Develop Process Excellence for transformational change top-down network projects
• Perform audits for compliance to SOP/PWIs at DCs. Maintain accuracy of SOPs/PWIs
• Collaborate with Operation Leaders to prescribed methods and create sustained standardization
• Partner with Industrial Engineering team to ensure accuracy of standards through working sampling and time studies
• Create tools and audit forms for UNFI network to ensure standardization
• Research gaps in processes through reporting and systems research

Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or equivalent
• Proven track record of delivering results and strong background in managing Process Excellence projects to completion
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and engagement skills
• High competency in Microsoft Office applications
• Takes initiative and high responsive, attentive internal customer service skills to effectively support operations
• High capacity to learn, adapt, and be agile in transformational change environments and scenarios
• Ability to work effectively and collectively in a team environment
• Critically think and resolve issues through outside-of-the-box ideas
• Support an environment of learning and teaching in the operation
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available
• Travel is required up to (50)% for this position
• 2+ years of UNFI engineering experience preferred or 5+ years of engineering work experience
• Distribution or Supply Chain experience preferred
• AutoCAD, UMTPlus, Manhattan, Blue Yonder (Red Prairie), SQL, and Java knowledge preferred

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid holidays and parental leave
• 401K Program
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance program
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account

Company Overview

• UNFI is North America’s Premier Food Wholesaler. It was founded in 1978, and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://unfi.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• UNFI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 4 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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