Logistics Process Engineer

Daimler Truck North America; Cleveland (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k with company match

Paid vacation

13+ holidays

Parental leave

Healthcare plans

Onsite fitness

Tuition assistance

Volunteer paid time off

Disability plans

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America in Cleveland, NC is seeking a Logistics Systems Specialist to support material retrieval equipment and warehouse systems, drive continuous improvements, and lead cross-functional projects enhancing material flow. The role focuses on integrating new materials, optimizing packaging, Kanban, kitting, sequencing and dashboards to enable data-driven decisions.

Strong SQL/Power BI skills and effective communication are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; preferred Materials Engineering or related field.
• 2-4 years experience in manufacturing operations, engineering, or logistics.
• Familiar with mechanical, electrical, industrial and software engineering principles to optimize project success.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective presentation skills and ability to create PowerPoint and project schedules.
• Familiarity with materials flow and process development.
• Experience with Warehouse management software.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage projects with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, and material flow principles.
• Proficient in SQL and Power BI for data analysis, KPI monitoring, and dashboard development.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for monitoring and maintaining logistics systems for material flow (Manhattan WMS, Dematic, EMS, EDI).
• Monitor, maintain and create equipment/software alerts for uptime and efficiency.
• Facilitate configuration changes and improvements for warehouse management systems (shuttle/retrieval).
• Develop and improve packaging and material flow processes including Kanban, Repack, kitting, sequencing, stocking and line delivery.
• Develop and optimize material flow, storage, kitting and workstation layouts.
• Lead logistics improvement projects involving equipment, automation, digital solutions and third-party providers.
• Coordinate implementation of projects with Corporate ME, Operations, IT, Maintenance, Facilities and Contractors.
• Perform time studies, capacity and manpower analysis to identify and implement process improvements.
• Develop dashboards and data analysis tools to monitor logistics KPIs and support decision-making.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Data analysis

KPI monitoring

Dashboard development

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

2-4 years experience in manufacturing operations/ engineering/ logistics

Tools

Manhattan Warehouse management system

Dematic software

EDI system

Job description

Inside the Role

Provide support for maintaining material retrieval equipment including software systems throughout the plant. This position will investigate system issues, determine root causes, and coordinate corrective actions with corporate support teams. The role is responsible for integrating new materials and processes into logistics systems while supporting packaging optimization, kitting, sequencing, material flow improvements, and warehouse layout development. The position will lead logistics improvement projects, support automation and digital initiatives, develop KPI dashboards, and coordinate cross-functional implementation activities to improve operational performance and material flow throughout the facility.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of$86,000 - $110,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, andexperience

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401kcompany contribution with company match up to6% as well as non-elective company contribution of3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paidvacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paidparental leave; employee assistance program;comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off; short-termand long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

• Provide support for monitoring andmaintaininglogisticssystems for material flow (Manhattan Warehouse management system, Dematic, EMS, EDI system, Etc.)

• Monitor,maintainand create equipment/software alerts for uptime,efficiencyand software communication.

• Facilitate configuration changes and improvements for various warehouse management systems currently used in the facility (shuttle/retrieval systems).

• Develop and improve packaging and material flow processes including Kanban, Repack, kitting, sequencing,stockingand line delivery.

• Develop andoptimizematerial flow, storage,kittingand workstation layouts.

• Leadlogisticsimprovement projects involving equipment, automation, digitalsolutionsand third-party providers.

• Coordinate implementation of projects with Corporate ME, Operations, IT, Maintenance,Facilitiesand Contractors.

• Perform time studies,capacityandmanpoweranalysis toidentifyand implement process improvement opportunities.

• Develop dashboards and data analysis tools tomonitorlogisticsKPIs and support operational decision-making.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline, preferably within field of Materials Engineering or related technical Engineering field

• 2-4 years experience in manufacturing operations/ engineering/ logistics

• Familiar with basic mechanical, electrical, industrial and software engineering principles to optimize project success

• Must have good written and verbal communication skills

• Effective presentation skills and able to create PowerPoint, project schedules

• Familiarity with materials Flow and process development

• Experience with Warehouse management software

• Proven ability to prioritize and handle small and large projects with a diversity of customers

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, root-causeanalysisand material flow principles.

• Proficiently using SQL and Power BI for data analysis, KPImonitoringand dashboard development.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Project management experience preferred

• Knowledge of Manhattan Warehouse management system, Dematic software, pick to light software and other logistic flow systems

• Experience in automated storage and retrieval systems

• Participation in process development and qualification in materials warehouse systems in a production manufacturing environment

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Cleveland, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa

• All other applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.