POSITION SUMMARY:
Lean Logistics Engineer is responsible for leading internal logistics improvement initiatives across Bendix manufacturing and distribution facilities. The key focus will be on optimizing material flow from dock to warehouse to point of consumption by leading the design, engineering and implementation of new material presentation, packaging and material handling technologies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lead efforts to develop material flow design standards and principles.
- Partner with Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations functions to develop and implement solutions for optimizing material presentation to maximize flow through plants and line productivity as well as create standards across all facilities.
- Partner with Logistics Process Lead to document and implement process standards where applicable.
- Promote use of and participate in development of company design and production standards.
- Identify and drive cost savings projects.
- Perform Corrective and Preventive Problem Analysis.
- Participate in testing, engineering design, and collaboration with 3rd parties on packaging design, integration testing, project management, implementation, and handoff.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of lean material replenishment strategies and internal logistics
- Knowledge of AutoCAD 2D a plus
- Working knowledge about Order-to-Delivery related processes within supply chain (including logistics, manufacturing, finance, etc.).
- Working knowledge of various analytical tools to analyze data
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain or operations
- Experience working with manufacturing and logistics
- Plant operations experience a plus
SKILLS:
- Strong knowledge of and experience with lean material flow strategies.
- Strong knowledge of material flow methodologies including sequencing, kitting, repack, etc.
- Understanding of lean manufacturing concepts with the ability to lead kaizen efforts for continuous improvement.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to manage several complex projects at the same time with high degrees of variation and uncertainty.
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation skills with interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively as a team member, and to plan/coordinate processes for results across all organizational levels.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering preferred.
- MBA or master's degree in supply chain management or logistics a plus
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
THE DEMANDS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE THAT MUST BE MET BY AN EMPLOYEE TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
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