Logistics Process Engineer: Streamline Inventory & Ops

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in Alamance, NC, is seeking a Logistics Process Engineer to join our on-site team. You will lead the implementation of new processes, optimize material flow, and guide PFEP and other models to improve efficiency.

You will collaborate with operations, inventory, quality, safety, procurement, and NPI teams to reduce waste, improve labor utilization, and develop standardized work. This role is fully onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related.
• 3–5+ years of high-volume manufacturing experience, preferably in an automotive environment.

Responsibilities

• Manages the implementation of new processes, material flow strategies, selection of equipment to be purchased, and time estimates.
• Works with inventory control and operations teams to address root causes of inventory inaccuracies.
• Performs analysis to optimize utilization of current warehouses and floor storage; manages internal and external resources to improve.
• Assists operations in the development of standardized work.
• Guides implementation of PFEP (Plan for every part) and other models.
• Interfaces with operations, quality, safety, procurement, and NPI teams.
• Improves labor utilization by studying work methods, testing modifications, designing new methods, and recommending job restructuring.
• Develops and improves IT tools and systems to simplify processes and improve accuracy.
• Improves workflow by studying process flow charts and recommending modifications in workflow, stations, and equipment.
• Reduces waste by studying methods, equipment, and operator techniques; identifying and analyzing waste.
• Prepares work-analysis information and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
• Completes work improvement projects by training and guiding operators and supervisors.
• Maintains operations guidelines by writing and updating policies, procedures and methods.
• Champions Kaizen events within and outside of the department.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related

Job description

Dauch Corporation in Alamance, NC, is seeking a Logistics Process Engineer to join our on-site team. You will lead the implementation of new processes, optimize material flow, and guide PFEP and other models to improve efficiency.

You will collaborate with operations, inventory, quality, safety, procurement, and NPI teams to reduce waste, improve labor utilization, and develop standardized work. This role is fully onsite.