Lean Supply Chain Engineer

Great Dane; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Dental, vision, and medical benefits

Pension Plan and 401(k) with employer

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Great Dane is seeking a Lean Supply Chain Engineer to drive operational excellence across its manufacturing network. You will apply Lean principles, supply chain engineering, and continuous improvement to optimize material flow, inventory, warehousing, and logistics.

You will lead RIWs and VSM events, design warehouse layouts, and partner with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, data-driven solutions that reduce cost and improve safety, quality, and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in supply chain or manufacturing engineering roles.
• Experience implementing PFEP, pull systems, and inventory optimization.
• Led RIWs, VSM, PDCA and cross-functional improvement projects.
• Willingness to travel 50%+.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate end-to-end supply chain, warehousing, and material flow processes across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain enterprise standards for material flow, inventory management, and PFEP.
• Design and implement pull systems and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Lead RIWs, VSM events, and Lean transformation activities to eliminate waste.
• Develop and implement warehouse, material handling, automation, and facility layouts.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Structured Problem Solving

Supply Chain Analytics

Process Optimization

Project Management

Change Management

Advanced communication

Office & AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree or Lean/Six Sigma certification

Tools

AutoCAD

ProPlanner

Job description

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we're calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.

The Position: The Lean Supply Chain Engineer drives operational excellence across Great Dane's manufacturing network through the application of Lean principles, supply chain engineering, and continuous improvement methodologies. This role leads initiatives focused on material flow, warehousing, inventory optimization, logistics, packaging, automation, and facility design to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance. The position partners cross-functionally to develop scalable solutions that support enterprise supply chain transformation and standardization.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Evaluate and optimize end-to-end supply chain, warehousing, and material flow processes across manufacturing operations
• Develop and maintain enterprise standards for material flow, inventory management, packaging, and Plan for Every Part (PFEP)
• Design and implement pull systems, replenishment strategies, and inventory optimization initiatives to improve productivity and working capital performance.
• Lead Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs), Value Stream Mapping (VSM) events, and Lean transformation activities to eliminate waste and improve operational performance.
• Develop and implement warehouse, material handling, automation, and facility layout solutions, including support for brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Analyze operational data and KPI trends to identify improvement opportunities and support data-driven decision making.
• Conduct ROI analyses and develop business cases for capital investments and supply chain improvement initiatives.
• Support the implementation and optimization of supply chain systems, technologies, and process standardization efforts.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and influence stakeholders to successfully implement and sustain operational improvements.
• Provide support to all Great Dane manufacturing facilities and other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

YOUR SKILLS & ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related technical field required. Master's degree, MBA, Lean Certification, or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, Materials Management, or Continuous Improvement.
• Experience implementing PFEP, pull systems, inventory optimization strategies, and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Demonstrated success leading RIWs, VSM events, PDCA initiatives, and cross-functional process improvement projects.
• Experience supporting facility expansions, material flow redesigns, or brownfield/greenfield operations preferred.
• Skills: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and Structured Problem Solving.
• Supply Chain Analytics and Process Optimization.
• Project and Change Management.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD; ProPlanner experience preferred.
• Travel: 50+%

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office and plant environment.
• Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Great Dane

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.

Our culture is comprised of "Champions" and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, grow, succeed and be engaged in a collaborative environment.

Benefits Overview

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer