Logistics Engineer

Synstack Technologies; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Synstack Technologies seeks a Plant Logistics Specialist to manage and optimize plant logistics, focusing on efficient movement and storage of materials and finished products. You will coordinate with production, procurement, and external suppliers to ensure timely delivery and accurate inventory management.

The role includes optimizing process flows with PFEP, Kaizen, and kanban concepts, analyzing manpower and equipment in warehouse operations, and deploying new logistics processes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Kaizen is a plus.
• Knowledge of PFEP and material flow optimization is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with plant teams to support assembly line setup, ensuring efficient layout and flow.
• Apply PFEP and process-mapping techniques to streamline material movement.
• Analyze manpower, equipment installation, and commissioning in warehouse ops.
• Lead Kaizen events and layout studies to optimize logistics processes.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and supply chain to resolve material issues and improve efficiency.

Skills

Process mapping

PFEP

Kaizen

Lean

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Creo

SAP

Proplanner

AutoCAD

Job description

The Plant Logistics Specialist is responsible for managing and optimizing logistics operations within the plant, focusing on the efficient movement and storage of materials, components, and finished products. This role involves coordinating with production, procurement, and external suppliers to ensure timely delivery and accurate inventory management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with plant teams to support assembly line setup, ensuring efficient layout design, process flow optimization, and standardization of operations.
• Apply strong knowledge of process mapping and PFEP (Plan for Every Part) to streamline material flow and improve operational efficiency.
• Analyze manpower planning, along with equipment installation and commissioning activities within warehouse operations.
• Optimizing the logistics process (Kaizen / NVAA Analysis / Layout Studies / etc.).
• Work to define and deploy complete logistics flow (Location strategy + JIT / JIS / Kitting / kanban / etc.).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, procurement, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth logistics operations and resolve material handling issues.
• Participate in facility and resource planning initiatives, including RFQ execution and CAPEX planning for new projects.
• Support the implementation of new logistics processes and technologies to improve workflow efficiency
• Maintain effective communication with Manufacturing Engineering, Design, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance to discuss potential improvements and/or issues.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Software experience (preferred) - Creo, SAP, Proplanner, AutoCAD
• Knowledge of project management, Lean, and Kaizen methodology is a plus.
• Knowledge of Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work in cross-functional teams.