Process Engineer
Lennox · Olive Branch, MS
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $78k–$103k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Lennox (industrial) in Olive Branch, MS. Design, analyze, implement, and continuously improve end-to-end warehouse processes across receiving, staging, putaway, storage, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, returns, and inventory control.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience) · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Kaizen, Value stream mapping, Root cause
- Base pay
- $78k–$103k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $93k–$130k. This one lists $78k–$103k.
Median of the low and high ends of 348 live postings that list pay, out of 921 process engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Mississippi plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 9 other live process postings in Mississippi.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 60%
- Cost reduction 50%
- ✓ Lean 50%
- ✓ Six Sigma 40%
- SPC 30%
- Automation 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting mentions a Green Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
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Full description from LennoxAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
into practical processes, standard work, system requirements, and measurable standards.
Working cross-functionally with Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, IT, and other key stakeholders, the Process Engineer helps ensure accurate inventory, effective material flow, system integration, and operational readiness. This role drives a structured approach to problem solving and continuous improvement while building sustainable processes that support safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall operational performance.
Core Areas of Responsibility
- ◆Design, analyze, implement, and continuously improve end-to-end warehouse processes across receiving, staging, putaway, storage, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, returns, and inventory control,
- ◆Develop, validate, and maintain standard work, SOPs, Work Instructions, process maps, visual controls, and other operational standards to enable consistent execution, training, process adherence, and sustainability.
- ◆Support warehouse startup, launch readiness, ramp-up, expansions, and operational transitions, including process design, implementation, validation, stabilization, and post-launch optimization.
- ◆Partner closely with Operations leadership to identify constraints, eliminate waste, improve material flow, and drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery, and service performance.
- ◆Lead and facilitate Continuous Improvement activities, including Kaizen events, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, process observations, and structured problem-solving efforts,
- ◆Develop and maintain process performance indicators, operational metrics, and process controls to identify trends, expose performance gaps, support decision-making, and verify the effectiveness of process improvements.
- ◆Support inventory accuracy and system integrity through disciplined process design and adherence to standards.
- ◆Partner with IT and Systems teams to translate operational
requirements
into effective SAP ERP and SAP EWM processes, supporting process design, system enablement, testing, validation, deployment, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
- ✓Develop and mantain labor standards, time studies, and capacity models to support operational planning and staffing decisions.
- ✓Integrate Safety, Quality, and regulatory
requirements
into process design and improvement activities.
- ✓Support the development and implementation of training materials and change management for new and modified processes.
What We Are Looking For
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Systems, or related field) or equivalent combination of education and experience
- ✓2+ years of experience in process engineering, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement within a distribution or logistics environment.
- ✓Knowledge of distribution center operations and best practices.
- ✓Working knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- ✓Proficiency with data analysis and documentation tools including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- ✓Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- ✓Experience supporting warehouse startups, expansions, or major operational change is preferred.
- ✓Experience with SAP ERP, SAP EWM, or other warehouse management system is preferred.
- ✓Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher is preferred.
- ✓Experience developing labor standards, productivity metrics, or work measurement models is preferred.
- ✓HVAC or industrial distribution experience is preferred.
What We Offer
qualifications
of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.
Benefits : Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.
Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.
We may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support parts of our
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What Drives Success
The Process Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, stabilize, and continuously improving distribution center processes to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable parts operations. This role serves as a key operational partner during this start up and ongoing operations, translating business and operational
