The Logistics Engineer is responsible for supporting the material strategy in an effort to optimize material storage & flow of parts through the production facility. They will work with Purchasing, Planning, Product & Manufacturing Engineering, and Production, to ensure that processes are implemented which support the manufacturing vision & strategy, through the plan for every part.
Processes & Design:
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Design, implement, sustain, & improve the PFEP (Plan for Every Part) for areas of responsibility – in support of the manufacturing strategy.
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Develop processes & layouts to optimize material flow from receiving to assembly point-of-use, using a variety of storage & conveyance methods; Kanban, kitting, repackaging, sequencing, etc.
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Work closely with manufacturing engineering & material handling departments to design, implement, sustain, & improve material handling processes
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Work with purchasing & planning to implement & improve the material flow plan
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Create & maintain Visual Work Instructions for material handling processes
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Audit processes by gathering feedback, analyzing data, & measuring KPIs
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Identify & lead implementation of improvements in-line with department & organizational objectives.
New Product/Part Introduction
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Analyze BOMs for new part introduction & support the NPI process
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Responsible for logistics engineering portion of ECN/ECO process
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Lead project design & implementation for new product, warehouse, & part introduction of low to medium complexity
Problem Identification & Continuous Improvement
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Resolve logistics, SAP, & safety issues of medium to high complexity
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Audit processes by gathering feedback, analyzing data, & measuring KPIs
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Identify & lead implementation of improvements of low to medium complexity in-line with department & organizational objectives.
Packaging And Design Responsibilities:
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Work with Purchasing on implementation & improvement of material packaging, including the use of returnable packaging.
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Identify packaging improvements in line with PFEP strategy
Project Management & Continuous Improvement
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Lead Kaizen and lean events to improve current state processes
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Facilitate improvement projects which support department & organizational goals in areas of safety, quality, schedule attainment, & efficiency.
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Occasionally lead small teams of hourly employees on special projects
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Occasionally present to senior management on status of projects
Safety:
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Perform all job functions is a safe manner and maintain safety awareness.
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Support ergonomics and safety within Internal Logistics department.
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Implement ergonomic improvements within the logistics department
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline required.
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Experience with SAP, or similar ERP software required.
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3+ years of experience in logistics engineering, material control, or industrial/manufacturing engineering required
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Proficient verbal , written and group communication skills required.
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Strong data analysis skills – able to gather & organize data from variety of sources, including; ERP systems data, engineering drawings, Microsoft Excel, Access
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Experience with logistics engineering responsibilities of ECN/ECO + new product introduction process required.
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Experience with 2D CAD software required.
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Experience managing multiple priorities required.
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APICS CPIM, CTLD, or CSCP certification strongly preferred.
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Experience with Warehouse Management Systems preferred
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to use a keyboard, calculator, and telephone. Frequent sitting, talking, hearing, and occasionally stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift (40 lbs.), and an ability to adjust vision for close vision work. Occasional standing and walking with steel toed shoes in a shop environment is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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