Material Flow Process Engineer

Kenworth Truck Co.; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PACCAR, a global leader in commercial vehicles, seeks a Material Flow Process Engineer to optimize material handling, receiving and sequencing for Kenworth divisions. The role emphasizes lean practices, part presentation, and warehouse efficiency to support SQCDME objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, strong communication, problem solving, and data-driven abilities, plus CAD and MS Office familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong communication skills with shop floor associates and management.
• Creative problem solving skills are critical to this position’s success.
• Detail oriented and data driven with robust mathematical skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple open projects/tasks.

Responsibilities

• Apply lean concepts (5S, standard work, visual management) to identify and execute material flow improvements.
• Represent Materials on kaizen events and support part presentation improvements.
• Lead projects to improve material warehousing efficiencies and reliable delivery.
• Improve material unloading efficiencies and dock door utilization through scheduled windows.
• Support inventory accuracy initiatives to reduce shortages.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Mathematics

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Division Information

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids

Requisition Summary

The Material Flow Process Engineer provides process improvement support to Material Handling, Receiving, and 3rd party sequencing partners to meet material flow improvement targets as well as plant SQCDME (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Morale, and Environment) objectives.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Through the use of lean concepts (5S, standard work, visual management, etc.), identify and execute material flow process improvement projects.
• Represent Materials on plant kaizen events and support initiatives to improve part presentation to Production through kitting, sequencing, and small part tugger delivery.
• Lead projects to improve material warehousing efficiencies that enable more reliable and repeatable material delivery processes.
• Improve material unloading efficiencies and dock door utilization through the creation of scheduled receiving window times and other process improvements.
• Reduce material shortages by supporting inventory accuracy improvement initiatives.
• Understanding/experience working with warehouse management systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong communication skills with shop floor associates as well as management
• Creative problem solving skills are critical to this position’s success
• Sound influencing skills
• Detail Oriented & Data Driven
• Robust Mathematical Skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple open projects/tasks
• Functional skills in Microsoft Office
• Functional CAD knowledge and experience
• Demonstrated use of Lean tools is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must meet physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.
• Tests to determine qualifications will be given to candidates.

Education

Bachelor's Degree required

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.