Stord · 2 months ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer II
Stord is The Consumer Experience Company, powering seamless checkout through delivery for today's leading brands. The Continuous Improvement Engineer II will drive high-impact projects across multiple sites, serving as a subject matter expert in process improvement and automation while leading initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency.
E-CommerceFreight ServiceLogisticsSaaSSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee continuous improvement initiatives across multiple fulfillment centers, ensuring standardized best practices and measurable results in productivity, margin, and scalability
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in warehouse layout design, material flow optimization, and automation/robotics integration
Partner with regional and site leaders to identify operational gaps, conduct time and motion studies, and design engineered labor standards to drive efficiency
Mentor and guide Continuous Improvement Engineers through project execution, problem-solving approaches, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, serving as an escalation point for complex challenges
Drive implementation of advanced material handling systems, automation pilots, and supply chain technologies that enable capacity expansion and improved financial performance
Own regional-level CI savings goals and support customer financial health by analyzing productivity metrics (UPH, OPH, L%R, units per sq. ft.) and recommending solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders—including Operations, Finance, and Customer Success—to ensure alignment on project priorities, solution design, and ROI validation
Support solutions design on large-scale customer deals and new site implementations, ensuring operational readiness and scalability
Ensure regulatory compliance and quality management standards (ISO:9001, GMP, FDA) are embedded in process design and execution
(Future scope) Take on people leadership responsibilities as the CI team expands, including direct management and development of Continuous Improvement Engineers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or related STEM field
4+ years of experience in warehouse engineering, continuous improvement, or fulfillment/warehousing logistics consulting
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional Lean Six Sigma projects with quantifiable financial impact
Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and warehouse layout design
Strong expertise with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and fulfillment automation/robotics
Proven ability to analyze and improve labor productivity using engineered standards and time studies
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to partner across multiple levels of the organization
Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with a track record of delivering measurable results
High attention to detail, accountability, and ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or related STEM field
Company
Stord
Stord is a commerce enablement platform that operates a distributed fulfillment network for various brands across multiple channels.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$525.04MKey Investors
Strike CapitalFranklin TempletonKleiner Perkins
2025-05-15Series E· $80M
2025-05-15Debt Financing· $120M
2022-05-03Series D· $120M
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