Process Engineer Logistics

Job Description Summary

Responsible for integrating automating the process of warehouse systems and quality improvements programs for the distributions centers and traffic organizations. Be part of identifying proven best practices and implementing those practices in our Viega Distribution network. Responsible for ongoing maintenance and changes for the automated systems.

Job Description Details

• Defines, maintains and leads improvement control processes including but not limited to workshops; Kaizen; Lean activities to organize and manage workplace; lean logistics methodologies for cost reduction, streamlined material flow and continuous improvement.
• Establishes standardized work procedures and continually checks processes for improvement.
• Trains, leads and monitors lean implementation throughout the distribution network; develops internally a Six Sigma lean organization driven to improve performance, cost, throughput and quality control metrics.
• Develops new processes including researching current and emerging technologies, evaluating process cost, quality and performing process characterization and optimization studies using designed experiments, problem-solving and decision-making tools; ensures logistics processes are efficient and effective.
• Defines automated logistics processes in support of distribution tasks that are migrating from a manual to automated & semi-automated environment.
• Reviews and analyzes quality and measurement processes to determine where technological improvements would benefit operations, cost reduction, or quality; plans and administers internal and external audits.
• Supports team members at all facilities in consistency of quality and process improvement.
• Performs detailed root cause analysis for repetitive errors in the process to determine appropriate corrective and preventative actions.

KPI Special Projects

• Leads and coordinates activities to ensure knowledge creation/sharing and integration within distribution and throughout the organization.
• Participates in developing work programs and project activities such as assessments, position papers, brainstorming, making presentations and special studies.
• Collaborates in organizing project updates with all Managers and Project leaders.

Special Job Dimensions

• Will be required to travel up to 30% of the time.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Knowledge of advanced statistics and its applications.
• Strong understanding of process improvement and technical automation.
• Expertise in implementing best practices, developing, and implementing quality improvement programs, test plan creation and execution, internal audits, and a variety of other quality and/or process improvement initiatives with experience working with large scale projects.
• Strong experience in solution development and implementation.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to deal with unstructured situations on a consistent basis.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work and influence cross-functionally.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department.
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level.
• Demonstrates ability to present information to large and small groups.

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering, Information Technology or similar discipline.
• 5-7 years of related experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt / Green Belt or Certified Lean Master (CLM) preferred.