Lead Material Flow Engineer - Automation

GE Appliances Co; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances seeks a Principal Material Flow Engineer - Automation in Louisville, KY to optimize space, transportation, equipment, and conveyance in manufacturing and inbound warehouses. You will develop automated material flow processes and lead cross-site automation initiatives with project management and training.

Qualified candidates have a BS in Engineering with 7+ years in distribution/logistics, Lean, and manufacturing automation experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with distribution, logistics or supply chain including Lean.
• Mobile automation experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and warehouse operations.
• Excellent project tracking and detailed planning skills.
• Ability to work in large cross-functional teams and at multiple levels.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and warehouse operations.
• Excellent project tracking and detailed planning skills.
• Ability to work in large cross-functional teams and at multiple levels.
• Strong communication skills and ability to train others.

Responsibilities

• Support Central Materials team in lean material flow processes and systems utilizing automation.
• Integrate automation with material replenishment systems.
• Drive implementation of automation projects at all manufacturing sites including project management and training.
• Lead other material flow engineers in meeting timelines and project objectives.
• Develop, launch and validate projects focused on material automation at multiple sites simultaneously.
• Manage budget for automation for the Central Materials team.
• Provide documentation and training to maintenance and shop floor personnel.
• Utilize technical and project experience to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop, launch, and validate material automation projects at multiple sites.
• Manage automation budget for the Central Materials team.
• Provide documentation and training for maintenance and shop floor personnel.

Skills

Lean principles

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

AutoCAD

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Outlook

AutoCAD

Outlook

Job description

GE Appliances seeks a Principal Material Flow Engineer - Automation in Louisville, KY to optimize space, transportation, equipment, and conveyance in manufacturing and inbound warehouses. You will develop automated material flow processes and lead cross-site automation initiatives with project management and training.

Qualified candidates have a BS in Engineering with 7+ years in distribution/logistics, Lean, and manufacturing automation experience.