Lean Material Flow Engineer

Kenworth Truck Co.; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PACCAR, a global leader in commercial vehicles, seeks a Material Flow Process Engineer to optimize material handling, receiving and sequencing for Kenworth divisions. The role emphasizes lean practices, part presentation, and warehouse efficiency to support SQCDME objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, strong communication, problem solving, and data-driven abilities, plus CAD and MS Office familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong communication skills with shop floor associates and management.
• Creative problem solving skills are critical to this position’s success.
• Detail oriented and data driven with robust mathematical skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple open projects/tasks.

Responsibilities

• Apply lean concepts (5S, standard work, visual management) to identify and execute material flow improvements.
• Represent Materials on kaizen events and support part presentation improvements.
• Lead projects to improve material warehousing efficiencies and reliable delivery.
• Improve material unloading efficiencies and dock door utilization through scheduled windows.
• Support inventory accuracy initiatives to reduce shortages.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Mathematics

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

PACCAR, a global leader in commercial vehicles, seeks a Material Flow Process Engineer to optimize material handling, receiving and sequencing for Kenworth divisions. The role emphasizes lean practices, part presentation, and warehouse efficiency to support SQCDME objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, strong communication, problem solving, and data-driven abilities, plus CAD and MS Office familiarity.