Process Engineer

Process Engineer
Vandalia, IL
About Odyssey Logistics
Odyssey Logistics is a global logistics and supply chain partner helping businesses optimize performance through fully integrated, end-to-end solutions. We connect transportation, technology, and expertise across a broad network of services including 3PL and 4PL managed services, multimodal and intermodal transport, warehousing, trucking, Jones Act Ocean, and customs brokerage, ensuring goods move reliably, efficiently, and intelligently around the world.
Today, Odyssey supports more than 6,000 customers globally, delivering scalable, data-driven solutions across complex supply chains. What started with a single client has grown into a dynamic, evolving organization focused on performance, precision, and long-term partnership.
What Sets Us Apart:
Our work is complex, fast moving, and highly collaborative. Success here requires people who think strategically, operate with urgency, and navigate across functions to solve real business challenges. We value individuals who take ownership, challenge the status quo, and turn insight into action.
Our culture is grounded in five core values: Win Together, Innovate Boldly, Drive Results, Customer Centric, and Guide with Care. These are not just principles; they shape how we make decisions, partner with customers, and show up for each other.
At Odyssey, you are not just part of a company; you are part of building what comes next.
The Role
Work Model: Onsite
Work Schedule: Generally 40 hours per week; extended hours may be required as needed for projects or other work activities.
Travel Requirements: Occasional company or customer meetings
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Reports to: Manager, Process Improvement
Summary / Primary Role
The Process Engineer drives operational improvements across warehouse, production, and packaging functions at the site. This role applies process engineering and continuous improvement methods to improve safety, quality, productivity, capacity, cost, and customer satisfaction. Key responsibilities include process design, facility layout, automation scoping and implementation, project management, KPI reporting, root cause analysis, and standardization.
What You’ll Do
We are seeking a process-focused engineer who can analyze operations, identify improvement opportunities, and lead practical solutions across warehouse, production, packaging, and related operational areas.
Process Improvement, Engineering & Operations
• Drive process improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, capacity, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, process documentation, standardization, and continuous improvement methods.
• Support process design, facility layout, process flow development, and equipment-needs assessments.
Automation, Capital Projects & Data Management
• Identify automation opportunities and develop business cases, including ROI, labor, and payback analyses.
• Support equipment selection, specifications, vendor coordination, testing, startup, implementation, and training.
• Participate in automation, facility expansion, and process redesign projects.
• Develop dashboards, scorecards, reports, and visual management tools to track operational performance.
Safety, Quality, Compliance & Collaboration
• Ensure improvements meet safety, quality, environmental, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Support risk assessments, Management of Change, audits, investigations, corrective actions, and EHS initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Customer Service, Quality, EHS, Maintenance, and Leadership to execute improvements.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams, deliver change-related training, and promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in process engineering, continuous improvement, warehousing, logistics, production, packaging, manufacturing, chemical operations, automation, or capital projects preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, KPI tracking, dashboards, SOPs, process documentation, facility layout, process flow, equipment needs, and CAD/layout tools.
• Strong communication, analytical problem-solving, data analysis, project management, presentation, and change management skills.
Success Measures
• Cost savings, labor efficiency, productivity, quality, inventory accuracy, and on-time performance.
• Reduced errors, complaints, safety risk, and process variation.
• Successful project completion, ROI, and employee engagement in continuous improvement.
Compensation & Schedule Details
Base Pay Range: $65,000 to $70,000 annually
As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, Odyssey provides a range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including your specific skills and experience, geographic location, or other relevant factors. The salary range for this position may be lower or higher in different markets.
No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
• A choice of medical plans with FSA and HSA options
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Health & Wellness Program
• Discounts with Preferred Vendors
At Odyssey, we believe the best ideas come from people with different skills, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and evaluate every candidate based on the qualifications needed for the role, while also valuing the unique strengths, curiosity, and fresh thinking each person brings. Our commitment to inclusion helps fuel innovation and enables us to deliver smarter, more creative solutions for our customers. We are proud to be a workplace where everyone is treated with respect, given equal opportunity to succeed, and encouraged to contribute in meaningful ways. All employment decisions are based on merit, without regard to race or ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers
Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.