What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Engineer position at Schneider Electric?
The Logistics Engineer position is a key member of the Logistics team and will have responsibility for driving our groups to world class performance. The person in this position will be responsible for leading the continuous improvement efforts of their team using the Schneider Performance System. Safety leadership, Quality focus, Customer service and plant productivity are critical to the success of the business and are core responsibilities. Leadership skills and mechanical aptitude are both critical for this role.
A Logistics Engineer must be an excellent leader, influencer, communicator and project leader at all levels within the organization. The successful candidate will be collaborative, proactive, exhibit strong leadership qualities and be able to adapt to a dynamic and fast changing environment.
Key responsibilities –
- Conduct SMB2 time studies or utilize MTM (Methods Time Measurement) or video based time measurement software to create or update time standards for the distribution center.
- Identify ergonomic and safety concerns and collaborate to eliminate or mitigate the issues.
- Develop and maintain excellent working relationship across all levels of the organization.
- Utilize Lean Six Sigma skills to address complex process opportunities with simple solutions.
- Identify constraints to achieving goals and collaborate to find and implement effective solutions.
- Develop cost estimates for capital improvements and implement.
- Define the internal flow architecture based on the principles of the Schneider Production System (SPS) including global architecture for warehousing.
- Measure and analyze warehouse performance (cost and service) and implement corrective actions.
- Work on projects using Quality and SPS tools including PFMEA, Control Plan, 8D, Fishbone diagrams, root cause analysis, etc.
- Works with other engineers, designers, maintenance technicians, supervisors, and hourly line associates to effectively solve issues, implement solutions, and support improvement implementations.
What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
- Bachelor of Science, preferably within Engineering based discipline or Supply Chain or related fields.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Prior experience in Value Stream analysis; Lean concepts, 5S, Line architecture, material providing and handling / route design, work instructions, etc.
- CAD experience highly desired.
- Leadership: Driving results through influence and collaboration
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; project management experience
- Prefer experience with business software like Microsoft Access, SQL, Tableau and Excel or similar
- Experience implementing projects resulting in measurable improvement(s) within labor efficiency, material flow, and overall equipment effectiveness
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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
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