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Operations Management Development Program - Summer 2027 Start

Medline · Northbrook, IL · $79,000–$119,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a process you improved. How did you measure the before and after?

What they are checking: Whether they think about continuous improvement in measurable terms, which is the core of the Operations Engineer role.

Tell me about a time you led a project where you had no formal authority over the people involved.

What they are checking: Whether they can get supervisors and associates to support their project through respect and clear reasons.

This program can require relocating to distribution centers around the country. How do you feel about that?

What they are checking: Whether they are realistic about the mobility the accelerated career path may require.

Tell me about a time you worked in a fast-paced or physical environment.

What they are checking: Whether they are comfortable working on a distribution center floor, not just in an office.

What would you do

Picking productivity in one zone of a distribution center is far below the others. How would you figure out why?

What they are checking: Whether they go to the floor, gather data and test causes instead of guessing from a desk.

An associate tells you your new process is slower than the old way. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they listen to frontline feedback and test it rather than defending their idea.

You control your project direction in this program. How would you pick what to work on first?

What they are checking: Whether they can choose projects by business impact and take ownership without being assigned every task.

About the work

How would you explain the difference between warehouse management, inventory management and transportation to someone new?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the basic parts of distribution they will rotate through.

How would you lay out a warehouse to cut down on travel time for pickers?

What they are checking: Whether they can apply basic industrial engineering ideas like slotting and velocity to real operations.

What tools have you used for data analysis, like Excel, SQL or simulation software?

What they are checking: Whether they have practical skills to analyze operational data from the start.

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The full job description

As published by Medline.

Job Summary With more than 50 years of consecutive growth, we’ve built a dynamic workplace where over 45,000 employees worldwide are empowered to grow and contribute to our entrepreneurial culture. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented individuals, like you, to join our team. Our people are genuine, creative, and proactive problem-solvers who move fast, move mountains, and succeed together. Medline offers early-in-career candidates a range of benefits and experiences that support both personal and professional growth, including recognition programs, employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, Employee Appreciation Week, competitive healthcare benefits, and more. Medline’s leadership in the healthcare industry allows for outstanding project management opportunities with high-level visibility across all areas of the company. The accelerated career path as an Operations Engineer in our Operations Management Development Program (OMDP) is unlike any other company, as you control your project direction and are limited only by your own abilities. An Operations Engineer is responsible for continuous improvement within Medline’s distribution centers. The goal of the operations management development program is to expose you to areas within distribution including warehouse management, inventory management, transportation/ logistics, supply chain management and customer service. Typical program length is approximately, but not limited to, two and a half years in order to fully develop skills required to advance your career into operations management. Job Description Available Rotations with Core Responsibilities: Core Responsibilities • Continuous improvement projects within the Medline distribution centers using lean methodology. • Engineering labor standards and development of new processes. • Tracking/reviewing monthly/annual KPIs with the distribution centers. • Configuration and maintenance of Medline’s labor management system (LMS) and warehouse management system (WMS). Available Rotations: • Transportation/Logistics – Improve processes for Medline’s private fleet as well as implement new technology. • Project Management & Emerging Technology – Aid in the evaluation of new technology solutions and support Medline’s business abroad. – Oversee a medium to large scale project including vendor and budget management. • Operations Systems – Design and serve as product owner for software enhancements within an agile framework. Support technology go lives and existing software solutions. • Operations Analytics – Oversee how items move through the warehouse and optimize key performance metrics. • Maintenance – Increase automation uptime and optimize forklift fleet management. • Supply Chain Optimization – Work directly with Medline’s customers to improve processes in their environments. • Inventory Control – Enhance processes that improve inventory accuracy, minimize losses, and ensure customer order quality. To qualify, you must possess: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial or Systems strongly preferred) • Internship experience in process improvement and/or project management is strongly preferred • Travel required 30% of the time • Unrestricted permanent US work authorization Click here to learn more about a career in IT at Medline! Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position: $79,000.00 - $119,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here . We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here . Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.