Logistics Engineering

Imperial Recruitment Group; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Company pension

Flexible working

Death in Service cover

Employee Assistance Programme

EV Car Scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Walker Filtration is seeking a Logistics Engineer to drive end-to-end material flow improvements from supplier through to production on the shop floor.

You will collaborate with procurement, planning, manufacturing, quality and warehouse teams to design efficient, sustainable logistics solutions that reduce waste and lower inventory costs while supporting operational excellence across the site.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in logistics, warehouse, supply chain, manufacturing engineering or a continuous improvement role within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve material flow from suppliers through to point of production consumption
• Design and implement efficient warehouse layouts, storage systems and material movement processes
• Drive best-practice line feeding, replenishment, picking and kitting methodologies
• Reduce non-value-added activity such as transportation, waiting time, excess motion and inventory
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methods
• Establish and monitor KPIs relating to warehouse performance, productivity and inventory
• Analyse performance data, support ERP/WMS improvements and develop reporting dashboards

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Value Stream Mapping

Root Cause Analysis

PDCA

5 Why

Fishbone Diagram

ERP/WMS experience

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP

WMS

Job description

Imperial Recruitment is delighted to be working in retained partnership with Walker Filtration to appoint a Logistics Engineer.

This is a newly-focused role responsible for driving continuous improvement across the end-to-end material flow process - from supplier delivery through goods-in, storage, replenishment, picking, kitting and point-of-use presentation on the shop floor.

Reporting to the Planning & Material Logistics Manager, you will work closely with suppliers, procurement, planning, manufacturing, production, quality and warehouse teams to design and implement efficient, sustainable logistics solutions that reduce waste, improve productivity, lower inventory costs and support wider operational excellence across the site.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Material Flow & Warehouse Optimisation

• Analyse and improve material flow from suppliers through to point of production consumption
• Design and implement efficient warehouse layouts, storage systems and material movement processes
• Drive best-practice line feeding, replenishment, picking and kitting methodologies
• Reduce non-value-added activity - transportation, waiting time, excess motion and inventory Support warehouse expansion, relocation or reconfiguration projects as required

Supplier Packaging & Logistics Development

• Work directly with suppliers to improve packaging design, delivery methods and labelling
• Develop and roll out returnable and standardised logistics packaging solutions
• Improve material presentation to reduce handling, damage, waste and storage requirements Continuous Improvement & Data
• Lead and support CI projects using Lean, Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methods
• Conduct value stream mapping to identify opportunities across the supply chain and warehouse
• Establish and monitor KPIs relating to warehouse performance, productivity and inventory
• Analyse performance data, support ERP/WMS improvements, and develop reporting dashboards

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3-5 years' experience in logistics, warehouse, supply chain, manufacturing engineering or a continuous improvement role, within a manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of warehouse optimisation, material flow improvement and process redesign
• Hands-on experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies - Strong inventory management and material control knowledge, with ERP and/or WMS experience
• Working knowledge of Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, Fishbone and PDCA
• Experience working directly with suppliers on packaging, delivery and material presentation
• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)

desirable;

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or above desirable
• Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders across departments, with a cost-conscious, results-driven mindset

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Competitive Salary
• 1pm finish every Friday
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension
• Flexible working
• Death in Service cover
• Employee Assistance Programme, including trained Mental Health First Aiders and an on-demand GP service
• EV Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Imperial Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated fairly and with respect, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications are considered solely on the basis of skills, experience and merit.