Macmillan Publishers is a global trade book publishing company with prominent imprints around the world, publishing a broad range of award‑winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats. MPS, a division of Macmillan Publishers, is a leading US publisher of Trade and Academic titles and the primary distribution facility for North America. We are looking for a Process Improvement Engineer to join our Gordonsville facility and lead high‑impact initiatives across our 600K square foot distribution center and 200K square foot returns facility. Position Summary: Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and solving complex problems? We’re seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to optimize workflows, enhance productivity, and enable data‑driven decision‑making across departments including Picking, Packing, Replenishment, Shipping, Receiving, Returns, Credit & Collections, Customer Service, Logistics, Inventory, HR, and Finance. Benefits: $1,000 Retention Bonus (after 1 year), Paid Time Off, 11 Paid Holidays, Eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan, Competitive Benefits. What You’ll Do Analyze and optimize end‑to‑end workflows across both facilities to improve efficiency, throughput, and cost‑effectiveness. Lead cross‑departmental improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and process engineering principles. Collaborate with department managers to develop and roll out new standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices. Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and ensure continuous improvement. Partner with leadership to evaluate and implement technology solutions (e.g., WMS enhancements, automation). Drive layout design and space utilization projects to optimize material flow, storage, and ergonomics. Present findings, business cases, and project updates to senior leadership , influencing strategy and decision‑making. Train and mentor team members on process improvements, fostering a culture of operational excellence. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. 3–7+ years of experience in process improvement. Proven track record using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies to improve complex operations. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to turn data into actionable insights. Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to influence change across departments and levels. Experience in large‑scale warehousing, logistics, or fulfillment environments is highly preferred. Why Join Us? Play a key role in shaping the future of a dynamic and growing organization. Work with smart, collaborative teams who care about the work and each other. Be empowered to make real, measurable impact in a company that values innovation and efficiency. Competitive salary and benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively seek job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and status, and perspective. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of MPS. #J-18808-Ljbffr