Logistics Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize material flow from receiving through production, warehousing, and shipping
• Improve inventory management, storage layouts, and internal logistics systems to support production efficiency
• Support capacity planning, line-side logistics, and space utilization initiatives
• Collaborate with production, planning, quality, and purchasing to ensure smooth operations and maintain PFEP files
• Develop and maintain physical logistics PFMEA’s

Lean & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and support CIP initiatives using Lean principles (e.g. value stream mapping, standard work, 5S, Kanban, pull systems)
• Identify waste, bottlenecks, and variability within logistics and production support processes
• Develop, implement, and sustain standardized processes and visual management tools
• Track and report KPIs related to logistics performance and improvement activities

People & Project Leadership

• Coach and guide operators, team leads, and supervisors through improvement projects
• Facilitate workshops, Kaizen events, and problem-solving sessions
• Act as a change agent, helping teams adopt new ways of working
• Lead cross-functional project teams from concept through implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain and 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with integrated warehousing and shipping operations
• Strong knowledge of Lean production systems and continuous improvement methodologies
• Proven experience leading or supporting improvement projects
• Comfortable working on the shop floor and engaging directly with teams

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities
• Ability to influence without authority and build trust across teams
• Structured, hands-on, and results-oriented mindset
• Experience with SAP/WMS systems and data analysis tools is a plus