Logistics Process Engineer: Automation & KPI-Driven Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company match (up to 6%)

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ holidays

8 weeks parental leave

Healthcare plans

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking an engineer to support and maintain logistics systems for material flow at the Cleveland, NC facility. You will investigate issues, coordinate corrective actions with corporate teams, and work on integrating new materials and processes into logistics systems.

Responsibilities include KPI dashboards, Kanban, sequencing, and layout optimization. You will lead logistics improvement projects, support automation, data analysis, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, preferably Materials Engineering or related field.
• 2-4 years experience in manufacturing operations, engineering, or logistics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with warehouse management software.
• Lean manufacturing and process improvement knowledge.
• Proficient in SQL and Power BI for data analysis and dashboards.
• Able to manage multiple projects with diverse customers.

Responsibilities

• Support monitoring and maintaining logistics systems for material flow.
• Investigate system issues, determine root causes, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Develop KPI dashboards and data analysis tools for decision-making.
• Lead logistics improvement projects, including automation and digital initiatives.
• Coordinate implementation with cross-functional teams and contractors.
• Develop and optimize material flow, storage, and workstation layouts.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

KPI dashboards

Data analysis

Project coordination

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Material flow

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering or related field

Tools

Manhattan WMS

Dematic

EMS

EDI system

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking an engineer to support and maintain logistics systems for material flow at the Cleveland, NC facility. You will investigate issues, coordinate corrective actions with corporate teams, and work on integrating new materials and processes into logistics systems.

Responsibilities include KPI dashboards, Kanban, sequencing, and layout optimization. You will lead logistics improvement projects, support automation, data analysis, and cross-functional