Manufacturing & Logistics Engineer

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The Manufacturing & Logistics Engineer plays a vital role in optimizing the entire flow of materials, from supplier to customer, with a strong emphasis on efficient and innovative design of transport stillages and material handling solutions. This role combines expertise in logistics, engineering design, and manufacturing processes to ensure smooth, cost-effective, and sustainable movement of goods. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of supply chain principles, material handling equipment, and packaging design, coupled with the ability to analyze data, identify areas for improvement, and implement effective solutions.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Safety:

• Ensuring all risk assessments are carried out thoroughly and maintained effectively.
• Supporting the investigation of LTI, near misses and other safety incidents.
• Accountable for all safety incidents within manufacturing engineering.
• Continuously work on engineering solutions to reduce risk in the production processes.

Develop and implement logistics strategies:

• Develop and lead the overall logistics strategy for materials, encompassing procurement, warehousing, transportation, and distribution.
• Implement lean methodologies (FIFO, JIT, Kanban) to optimize inventory levels and minimize waste.
• Analyze logistics data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost reduction.
• Collaborate with suppliers, transport providers, and internal stakeholders to optimize the supply chain and ensure timely delivery of materials.  
• Develop and lead the overall strategy for the logistics of materials from the point of supply to the point of manufacture.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to incorporate all relevant factors to determine a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) which determines the warehouse capability required to maintain the manufacturing operation.
• Fully understand the warehouse capability required for the PFEP and the impact of changes to PFEP parameters.

Design and optimize material handling solutions:

• Design and develop innovative transport stillages and packaging solutions to maximize efficiency, minimize waste, and protect products during transit and storage.
• Utilize CAD software to create detailed designs and specifications for stillages, containers, and other material handling equipment.
• Analyze material flow and handling processes to identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, ergonomics, and safety.
• Evaluate and select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for stillages and packaging, considering cost, durability, and sustainability.

Support production and engineering:

• Provide logistics and engineering support to production in the areas of material flow, equipment, assembly aids, and tooling and assist any other duties that may arise that are consistent with the role.
• Support the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process, ensuring optimal stock disposition, product configuration, and BOM verification.
• Analyze production processes and material presentation to identify and implement improvements.

Drive continuous improvement:

• Pursue continuous improvement initiatives to maximize factory output, reduce costs, and create a world-class manufacturing environment.
• Identify and eliminate short and long-term problems related to material logistics.
• Explore, analyze, and implement automation to improve warehouse operations and reduce operating costs.

Collaboration and communication:

• Build strong working relationships with multiple departments, including Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Quality.
• Effectively communicate logistics strategies, improvement initiatives, and performance metrics to stakeholders, with the goal to Improve management of  inventory levels and maintain accurate stocking levels and BOM’s.
• Develop and document procedures to minimize the environmental impact of material movement and transportation.
   

What you’ll need to succeed

Essential:

• Working knowledge in using ERP systems, BOM Management and logistics forecast and planning systems.
• Ability to work on your own initiative to develop solutions to solve problems using best practices problem solving methodologies.
• Clear understanding of supply chain and logistics data to Identify trends and anomalies with data and draw accurate conclusions.
• Degree level in Mechanical / Industrial / Logistics Engineering. 
• Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience working within an industrial manufacturing and/or logistics engineering experience, warehousing, or logistics environment.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset. Experience in Change Management preferable using Lean Sigma tools and methodologies. 
• Lean Six Sigma Green belt essential.
• Ability to successfully transfer and impart knowledge to educate and train people on ways to improve the company’s processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and time management skills.

Desirable:

• Appetite for personal self-development and continuous professional development.
• Working Knowledge of CAD .
   

Interested to join?