Lean Supply Chain Engineer

Great Dane LLC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Dane LLC in Savannah, GA seeks a Lean Supply Chain Engineer to drive operational excellence across its manufacturing network through Lean principles and supply chain engineering. You will lead initiatives on material flow, inventory optimization, and facility design to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The role requires 5+ years in related fields, PFEP and pull system experience, and strong leadership in cross-functional teams. Travel is 50%+.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related technical field required; Master's, MBA, Lean/Six Sigma certs preferred.
• 5+ years in Supply Chain/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related fields.
• Experience implementing PFEP, pull systems, inventory optimization, and Lean principles.
• Led RIWs, VSM events, PDCA initiatives, and cross-functional improvement projects.
• Experience with facility expansions (brownfield/greenfield) preferred.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD; ProPlanner experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and optimize end-to-end supply chain, warehousing, and material flow across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain enterprise standards for material flow, inventory management, packaging, and PFEP.
• Design and implement pull systems, replenishment strategies, and inventory optimization initiatives to improve productivity and working capital.
• Lead Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs) and Value Stream Mapping events to eliminate waste and improve performance.
• Develop and implement warehouse, material handling, automation, and facility layout solutions for brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Analyze operational data and KPI trends to identify improvement opportunities and support data-driven decisions.
• Conduct ROI analyses and develop business cases for capital investments and supply chain projects.
• Support implementation and standardization of supply chain systems and processes.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and influence stakeholders to sustain improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

PFEP

Inventory Optimization

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

ProPlanner

MS Office

Job description

Overview

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