Logistics Engineer

Job Title:

Logistics Engineer
Location:

Stanton, TN

We are hiring immediately for an Logistics Engineer in Stanton, TN. In this role you will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from the ground up. A strong candidate will have a background within the automotive and / or electronics manufacturing industry.

Key Areas of Responsibility:
Support department cost reduction and business plan initiatives including development of total cost business cases, action plans and launch of new equipment and/or processes
Manage new model planning databases such as MS Access & PFEP (plan for every part) including interface with packaging approval process (GPP)
Act as single point of contact for MP&L
Coordinating department study responses to plant / BME (Battery Manufacturing Engineering)
Battery Manufacturing Engineering (BME) program studies / flow discussions / manpower planning
Ensure all material handling (MH) equipment is delivered on time to support program timing
Ensure all MH equipment, facilities and process comply with corporate safety and ergonomic guidelines.
Ensure material flow and material layouts are optimized and support lean strategy
Track and manage manufacturing support center (MSC) bid packs, scope changes, funding, cost reduction initiatives and forecasts
Assess material handling labor utilization and identify actions to drive efficiency
Update and manage CAD layout(s) for marketplace(s) and labor/material flow
Lead packaging contact for facility, develop packaging and review supplier-owned packaging for compliance into battery manufacturing process(es).
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, such as Manufacturing, Process, or Industrial Engineering
Computer Skills: CMMS, SMART, AutoCAD (Plant layout + Factory Flow), PFEP-Pro new model and current model data management system, MS Office Package (Access, Excel, Word, Power Point), WERS, PCAM, CPARS, AVBOM, simulation software, CATIA, Team Center, Project Management
Effective verbal and written communication, presentation and meeting skills
Financial aptitude to develop total cost analysis and write cost savings projects
Project management skills create and maintain open issues lists, master schedules, lead cross functional teams, issue resolution, financial tracking and management of program fund spending and equipment procurement
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
React well under pressure and be able to work under crisis management
Strong analytical skills and quick decision-making capability
Candidate must be flexible to significant travel during initial plant start-up phase
Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors consisting of outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Preferred Requirements:
Practical working knowledge of Ford production part number & naming nomenclature, manufacturing and assembly plant processes

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