Senior Industrial Engineer - Material Flow
- Perform process improvement studies to develop more efficient processes and operations.
- Observe operations, collect data, and perform process validation and maintain necessary documentation.
- Demonstrate significant knowledge of automotive material flow from docks to the point of fit.
- Spend time on the plant floor to learn current processes.
- Support layout engineers with market and flow design improvements.
- Develop materials management analysis which may include:
- Storage analysis and layouts for warehouse and market areas
- Material flow analyses to improve material movement through facilities
- Dock utilization analyses to determine quantities, types, and locations of shipping/receiving docks
- Estimated labor and material handling equipment requirements
- Assist clients in increasing productivity within their processes and operations by applying lean principles.
- Use various problem-solving methodologies to identify the root causes of problems so that process improvements can be developed/recommended to eliminate the root causes.
- Perform cost studies, economic comparisons, and justification analysis.
- Confer with customers to implement plans and recommendations.
- Guide the project team members and support the project manager in achieving project goals.
- Support the development of various reports and presentation materials for presentations, and lead presentations as needed.
- Support and work with many different levels within the organization.
- BS degree in Engineering from an accredited university preferred. A Master’s Degree is also preferred, but not required. Will consider years of experience in lieu of degree requirements.
- Materials Planning & Logistics (MP&L) / Material Flow Production floor experience/management preferred.
- Significant knowledge of automotive material flow from docks to the point of fit.
- 8 or more years of progressively more responsible previous experience.
- Among the skills and competencies that will contribute to success in this position are:
- Creativity
- Critical thinking
- Listening skills
- Math/data analysis skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
- Writing skills
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of software
- Proficiency/certification with predetermined labor standards systems (MTM, MOST, MODAPTS, etc.) is a plus
- Able to travel to project sites
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