Material Flow Engineer — Drive Lean in High‑Volume Ops

Med-National Staffing Inc.; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Med-National Staffing Inc. is seeking an Engineer, Material Flow in Warsaw, Indiana to lead design, analysis, and continuous improvement of material flow systems across warehouse and manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on improving material delivery efficiency, factory logistics, and overall operational performance within high-volume production settings. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with material flow design, replenishment strategies, and Lean manufacturing; you will

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field
• Minimum 3 years in material flow engineering, logistics engineering, or similar manufacturing role
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, automotive preferred
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, ERP/MRP systems, and MS Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to use data to drive decisions
• Effective project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize material flow processes from receiving through production
• Implement and improve lineside replenishment systems (eKanban and others)
• Develop and maintain warehouse, storage, and floor layouts for efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production goals
• Lead pull systems to maintain inventory while minimizing waste
• Develop PFEP documentation including packaging, transportation, and replenishment strategies
• Analyze material movement and constraints using modeling tools to identify bottlenecks
• Manage material handling equipment projects from concept to deployment
• Evaluate new technologies and warehouse optimization strategies with ROI analyses
• Support cost reduction through improved material presentation and logistics efficiency
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles and lead continuous improvement projects
• Present recommendations and business cases to leadership and budget planners

Skills

AutoCAD

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Excel

Material flow analysis

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven decision making

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management

Tools

WMS

Modeling software / simulation tools

Job description

Med-National Staffing Inc. is seeking an Engineer, Material Flow in Warsaw, Indiana to lead design, analysis, and continuous improvement of material flow systems across warehouse and manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on improving material delivery efficiency, factory logistics, and overall operational performance within high-volume production settings. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with material flow design, replenishment strategies, and Lean manufacturing; you will