Material Handling Methods Engineer

Stellantis NV; Saltillo; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Stellantis NV in Saltillo, Mexico seeks a Materials Handling Methods Manager to design, implement, and optimize material distribution and flow systems across the plant. The role drives continuous improvement and collaborates with logistics to improve routes and efficiency.

Responsibilities include managing returnable containers, racks, Kanban systems and FIFO inventory control, while leading capital projects and ensuring environmental and safety compliance in material storage and handling.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 8+ years of experience in material planning, logistics or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, MRP processes, and inventory management.
• Excellent problem solving, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with production, engineering, procurement and logistics.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement and optimize material distribution and flow systems.
• Lead capital projects related to material handling equipment.
• Collaborate with external logistics to optimize routes and transport.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations in material handling.
• Manage and control inventory using FIFO principles.
• Administer CMS and manage returnable containers and racks.
• Implement Kanban and JIT systems for material flow.
• Lead teams through high-pressure launches or shortages.
• Monitor and improve internal material logistics and layouts.

Conocimientos

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Bilingual English and Spanish

Leadership under pressure

Educación

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

ERP systems

MRP processes

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Descripción del empleo

TheMaterial Handling MethodsManageris responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing material distribution and flow systems inallComplex. The Methodsengineer drives continuous improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining processes and eliminating waste to enhance operational efficiency Key responsibilities include managing returnable containers, developing racks, implementing Kanban systems, and maintaining inventory control using FIFO principles. The role also involves leading capital projects related to material handling equipment, collaborating with external logistics to optimize transportation routes, and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations in material storage and handling.

Key Activities:

• MaterialHandling Engineering to problem solving material distribution and material flow.

• Implementing Kanban systems for assortment of materials in their various forms, method of selection of small containers, large containers and parts supplied by sequence.

• Application engineering in racks developing and returnable containers during preconceptions processes, prototyping, testing and manufacturing.

• Elaboration of all capital projectsplanthat affect operations and material handling equipment, rental mobile, unloading ramps, etc.

• Manage and control scrap.

• Administration of the CMS (Container Management System).

• Administration of Damage Product (DP).

• Report norm 092 wood, cardboard and garbage.

• Ensuresupplyempty(return of containers and receipt of materials).

• Implementation of slender manufacturing concepts in material handling operations

• Stores control to identify maximum and minimum levels of inventory.

• Internal layout CMA (Central of Material Areas).

• Defining Paths for the assortment of materials inside.

• Improvement of gaps, analysis according to the classification of parts suggested by SPW.

• Equipment optimization.

• Analysis of packaging equipment to reduce or eliminate material damage by containerization.

• Teamwork with external logistics to improve transportation routes.

• Improve the material’s internal logistics.

• Program of the preventive maintenance equipment.

• Planning, manufacture and installation of material handlingfacilities suchas platforms of discharge, tables of assortment, carts sequence, platforms of assortment, conveyors, etc.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in material planning, logistics, or supply chain in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, MRP processes, and inventory management.

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with production, engineering, procurement, and logistics teams.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry with high-mix/low-volume production environments.

• Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

• Experience with Just-In-Time (JIT), Kanban, or pull systems in material handling.

• Strong understanding of import/export regulations and international logistics.

• Working knowledge of engineering change processes and product lifecycle management (PLM) tools.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through high-pressure situations such as launch phases or critical shortages.

• Advanced Excel skills or proficiency in data analysis tools like Power BI or Tableau.