Secretary & Administrator– Fixed term contract

Axiom Software Solutions Limited; Hilden; Vor Ort; EUR 36.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established logistics company is seeking a Senior Operation Engineer to enhance operational efficiency within their dynamic environment. This role involves leading process optimization initiatives, collaborating across teams to drive improvements, and managing projects with a focus on delivering exceptional results. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in industrial engineering, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting. Join this forward-thinking company and play a key role in shaping the future of logistics operations, leveraging your expertise to create innovative solutions that drive success.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in industrial engineering in a 3PL setting.
• Fluent in English; Japanese is a plus.
• Six Sigma, Lean, or 5S certification is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Lead design and implementation of operational processes to enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Manage multiple projects using industrial engineering methodologies.

Kenntnisse

Process Optimization

Automation

Lean Six Sigma

Project Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

WMS

MS Office Applications

AutoCAD

PowerBI

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

An established Japanese logistics company is currently recruiting for a Senior Operation Engineer to join their Rotterdam office.

As a Senior Operation Engineer, you will be at the forefront of driving operational excellence and efficiency across the logistics operations. Leveraging your expertise in process optimization and automation, you will play a key role in enhancing the operational capabilities and ensuring seamless delivery of services to the clients.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about leveraging technology to drive business outcomes, we want to hear from you!

TYPE : Permanent, full-time

WORKING HOURS : 8:30-17:30 (1 hour lunch break) Monday to Friday

SALARY : €36-50K depending on experience (including 13 months gross salary holiday allowance) + performance-based bonus

START : ASAP

LOCATION : Rotterdam, the Netherlands (Office based, but Hybrid work may be considered depending on skills and experience)

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of operational processes and systems to optimize efficiency and productivity within the logistics environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, IT, and engineering to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
• Process review and continuous improvement
• Using Lean Six Sigma, 5S methodology to analyse and refine existing process
• Oversees and lead continuous improvement projects (inclusive of participating in LEAN program management)
• Provide management feedback on new process opportunity or gap identification
• Modelling seasonality (Client space requirements flexing up and down) for new and existing Clients and how that impacts our business from a space and labour allocation standpoint
• Proposing racking configurations and process flow to optimize utilization of space based on Client and product mix
• Innovation of robotic solutions and full deployment
• Providing visual support to KPI’s and performance within the Distribution Centres
• Gather data for Client Operational analysis

Analysis

• Analyse contractual commitments and Client specifications to model Operational standards that impact pricing and profitability prior to Clients coming on
• Review current business to understand any gaps around requirements for space and labour and propose solutions on how to close any gaps
• Working with the Operations to understand forecasted requirements and refine this process to ensure they are receiving the most accurate information possible to make decisions around labour

Project Management

• Manage and Lead multiple projects using formal industrial engineering methodologies and project management
• Direct, coordinate and track the activities of the projects to include Operations, IT, Sales and Other departments
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements, and reviewing bids from contractors
• Develop schedules and update the schedule on a regular basis. Identify milestones and critical path to ensure risk management and communication to stakeholders
• Liaison between Engineering department and other project stakeholder groups including Operation, IT, Sales, and other departments.

Travel

• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally for business purposes
• Must be mobile to work at multiple facilities both domestically and internationally
• Performs other duties as assigned

Senior Operation Engineer Ideal Candidate :

• A Bachelor’s degree or above in Industrial Engineering
• Fluent in English (Japanese language skill would be advantageous)
• 3+ years of industrial engineer experience in a 3PL setting
• Related experience in a warehouse environment that handles apparel
• Have WMS experience
• Six Sigma, Lean or 5S certified or trained is a plus
• Excellent technical capabilities, inclusive of tier one WMS experience
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications, AutoCAD, including PowerBI and an expert in Excel
• The ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
• The ability to bring cross-functional teams together to collaborate on projects
• Building quality relationships with co-workers, vendors and contractors
• Ongoing learning opportunities
• Setting goals and achieving them
• Ability to work under pressure
• A solutions focused approach to everything you do
• Ability to collaborate, interact, communication at all levels of organization and team building
• All applicants must have the right to work in the Netherlands as the Company is not able to offer visa support.