Manager, Process Improvement Project Engineering

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off‑price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high‑quality brands and on‑trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.

As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2025 revenues of $22.8 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

This position is responsible for identifying and leading efforts that are focused on process improvements and retail distribution advancements within Ross. The Process Improvement Engineering Manager I will identify and lead improvement efforts through all stages of the basic Lean Sigma process (DMAIC, Lean, PDCA, etc.) to simplify all DC processes and reduce related costs within the Supply Chain value stream.

This position also leads the operational readiness activities associated with new building start‑ups and reconfigurations of existing buildings. Additional responsibilities include partnering with Network Strategy, DC Operations, and Training to provide cross‑functional project support. As process change ideas are implemented, the Process Improvements Engineering Manager I will also be responsible for creating/maintaining process documentation and control with DC Operations and Training.

The base salary range for this role is $93,600 - $140,400. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

• Responsible for identifying and leading improvement efforts from initial concept through full implementation across various areas of the organization
• Responsible for leading the operational readiness activities for new building start‑ups and reconfigurations of existing buildings
• Responsible for providing engineering guidance and support to DC Operations
• Responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and accountability for those people that are attached to the project
• Responsible for developing and conducting training as needed for the further advancement of continuous improvement within the organization (Change Management, DMAIC, Lean Sigma, etc.)
• Responsible for preparation and maintenance of engineering documentation related to new processes implemented (Best Methods, Procedures, VMGs, Control Plans, etc.)

• Decision Quality
• Motivating Others
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Drive Results
• Problem Solving
• Technical / Functional Competence
• Strategic Agility
• Managing and Measuring Work

• B.S. degree in STEM with Industrial/Systems Engineering preferred equivalent field or proven experience in engineering field
• 4 – 8+ years related engineering experience; retail distribution operations preferred
• Minimum of Green Belt certification in Six Sigma, Black Belt preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of Green Belt certification in Lean, Black Belt preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to project manage and work independently across one or more improvement projects, Project Management (PMP) certification…