Manager Logistics Engineering

Belcan; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 74,913 - 99,063; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a Technical Integration Manager for Normal, IL. The role focuses on leading automation of supply chain logistics and bridging physical operations with digital systems.

You will drive material flow optimization, leverage AI and advanced automation, and guide the deployment of AGVs, AS/RS, and conveyors. Responsibilities include modeling material flow, coordinating IT-enabled systems, and ensuring safe, efficient layouts from receiving to delivery.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in high-volume manufacturing OEM/logistics or supply chain engineering
• Formal supervisory or leadership experience
• CAD software (AutoCAD) for layout planning

Responsibilities

• Lead automation of supply chain logistics projects and bridge physical and digital processes
• Develop and optimize material flow strategies for cost, space, and throughput
• Oversee data integrity for material tracking and inventory control; work with IT to implement digital systems
• Design lean, safe factory layouts and warehousing plans; integrate material handling assets
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage vendor relationships to meet safety, quality, and production targets
• Prepare Work Instructions and SOPs to standardize tasks and reduce variation

Skills

Analytical abilities

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel/Google Sheets

MES/MRP/WMS

Job description

Job Title: Technical Integration Manager

Pay rate: $54.38 - $71.91/hr.

Location: Normal, IL

Duration: 12 Months

Start Date: Right Away

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $54.38 - $71.91/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced Automation and AI Strategy:
  • Lead automation of supply chain logistics and high-impact projects that bridge the gap between physical logistics and digital intelligence.
  • Leverage Artificial Intelligence and advanced automation to predict bottlenecks before they happen and optimize throughput in real-time.
  • Direct the deployment and integration of material handling automation, including Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), and conveyor systems.
• Strategy and Optimization:
  • Lead the development, modeling, and analysis of material flow strategies (e.g., sequencing, batching, storage) to achieve optimal cost, space utilization, and throughput.
  • Develop models to analyze the cost, throughput, and space factors for part sequencing, material batching, intermediate storage locations, and other material flow strategies.
• Data & Systems Architecture:
  • Oversee the optimization and maintenance of cross-functional databases to ensure data integrity for material tracking and inventory control.
  • Collaborate with IT to architect and implement digital systems tailored to support evolving operational requirements.
  • Configure control cycles and logic for FLP and PACE systems to automate material replenishment triggers (Client software).
  • Strategize IT hardware requirements and oversee the deployment of technology interfaces across the production floor.
• Engineering & Layout Design:
  • Oversee the creation of efficient, Lean, and safe factory layouts and material flow plans, covering all processes from receiving through delivery to the production line.
  • Design high-efficiency warehouse layouts, including kitting cells, AGV pathways, and optimized material supply routes.
  • Specify and integrate material handling assets, including tuggers, AGVs, forklifts and custom-engineered racking systems.
  • Partner with Manufacturing Engineering (MEs) to engineer material delivery solutions (dollies, lift tables, GFRs) that align with specific packaging ergonomics.
  • Engage with the Continuous Improvement (CI) team to prototype innovative equipment and optimize process cycle time.
  • Manage cross-functional project teams, vendor relationships (LLP), and project timelines to successfully deliver on safety, quality, and production metrics.
  • Conduct data-driven workload analysis to determine precise Headcount (HC) requirements and labor allocation.
  • Lead formal 'buy-off' procedures with Operations to ensure new processes meet safety, ergonomic, and throughput standards.
  • Drive project momentum through weekly status reporting, cross-functional alignment meetings, and proactive bottleneck escalation.
  • Author comprehensive Work Instructions (SOPs) and Job Cards to standardize tasks and minimize process variation.
  • Provide subject matter expertise during the conceptual phases of new projects to ensure 'Design for Logistics' principles are applied.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: preferably of 5 to 10 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing OEM"s, logistics, or supply chain engineering, with at least 5 years in a formal supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Education: Bachelor"s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • 2+ years" experience with data-based development of end-to-end supply chain, logistics, and/or material flow processes for high volume, high complexity production or logistics facilities.
  • Demonstrated skill in CAD software (AutoCAD) for layout planning, including 2+ years" experience.
  • Strong capability in data analysis tools (Excel/Google Sheets) and analytical ability to break down complex problems and data sets to derive meaningful, actionable results.
  • Hands-on experience with key manufacturing and logistics systems, such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Core Skills: Exceptional analytical abilities, proven leadership qualities, and strong communication skills necessary to navigate and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment characterized by ambiguity.