INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CHAIN DESIGN ENGINEER

OPmobility SE; Rossford (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking an Industrial Supply Chain Design Engineer in Toledo, Ohio to design and optimize internal flows, storage and automated transport, while leading workshops to improve plant layouts and performance.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in automotive supply chain operations, Lean/Six Sigma, and strong data skills (Excel/Power BI) to drive strategic improvements across plants.

Qualifications

• Lean and Six Sigma with practical Kaizen and 5S experience.
• Strong process mapping and flow optimization capabilities.
• Deep knowledge of automotive supply chain, internal/external flows, and inventory.
• Proficient with SAP, MRP and WMS systems; data analysis with Excel/Power BI.
• 10+ years in automotive supply chain operations; Lean manufacturing background.

Responsibilities

• Organize benchmarking to identify best practices and technological innovations.
• Design and develop best-in-class solutions for storage, automated transport, IT tools and material handling.
• Create and update internal flow engineering standards for Operations & Engineering.
• Deliver training and share best practices to the Supply Chain Community.
• Lead VSM/MIFD workshops in plants and plan layouts to improve performance.
• Provide strategic inputs for complex quotation phases.
• Advise plants during planning, design and execution of internal flows projects.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

5S

VSM

Process Mapping

Flow Optimization

Supply Chain Knowledge

Inventory Management

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Excel

Power BI

SAP

MRP

WMS

Automotive Supply Chain

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Foreign trade degree or related knowledge a plus

Tools

SAP

MRP

WMS

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Contract Details

• Job Title : Industrial Supply Chain Design Engineer
• Type of contract : Long-term At-will
• Location: Toledo, Ohio

Responsibilities

• Organize Internal and external benchmarking to identify best practices and Technological Innovation.
• Design and develop best in class solutions for:
  • Storage Means (Hanging Shopstock, WIP trolley, Racks, Transtocker, Warehouse, ...)
  • Automated Transport (Tow AGV, lift AGV, Forklift AGV, ...)
  • IT Tools (WMS, Material Call, E-Kanban, ...)
  • Material Handling organization (Kitting, Direct Feeding, …)
• Create and update all internal flows engineering Standards for application in Operations & Engineering.
• Deliver training and share best practices to the Supply Chain Community.
• Lead VSM/MIFD workshops in plants and develop strategic plan for plant layout and flows transformation to improve performance and prepare for future projects
• Provide strategic inputs and direction for complex quotation phases.
• Provide strategic inputs and direction for Plants during planning, design and execution of Internal Flows projects.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelors Degree
• Foreign trade degree or applied knowledge a plus
• Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma methodologies (Kaizen, 5S, VSM…)
• Process Mapping & Flow Optimization
• Supply Chain & Logistics Knowledge (especially internal flows, material handling, and inventory management) with SAP, MRP & WMS.
• Data Analysis & Problem Solving (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools)
• Inventory management experience
• Supply chain management experience
• Problem solving and improvement management
• Inventory budget management experience and KPI tracking
• SIOP (Sales Inventory & operational Planning)
• Experience 10+ years in Automotive Supply Chain Operations (Internal flows especially, external flows also appreciated) & Lean Manufacturing.

At OPmobility, people truly matter.

We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work.

You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact.

All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.