REGIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN INTERNAL FLOWS MANAGER - AMERICAS

OPmobility; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility in Troy, Michigan, seeks a Senior Internal Logistics Leader to design and transform internal flows and equipment, including automation where relevant, to boost competitiveness on RFQ and serial life.

Lead VSM, PFEP, MIFA workshops, and develop data-driven plant layouts and flow transformation plans across sites. Strong leadership, Lean expertise, and fluent English are essential for success in a matrix, international environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (Engineering and/or Supply Chain).
• 10+ years in internal logistics management / industrial operations in automotive or manufacturing.
• Hands-on in designing internal flows and lean transformation workshops internationally.
• Strong leadership to influence stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize internal flows, layouts, and equipment, including automation when relevant.
• Lead VSM / PFEP / MIFA workshops and develop data-driven plant transformation plans.
• Support program teams for quotations and project phases with optimal flow concepts.
• Develop and share intralogistics standards and best practices across plants.
• Deliver training and drive continuous improvement in internal logistics.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Change management

Project management

Lean tools

Value Stream Mapping

PFEP

MIFD

Data-driven

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain

Tools

MES

WMS

ERP

FMS

AGVs / AMRs

Job description

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Missions

• Support Program Teams to design optimal internal logistics flows, layouts, and equipment (including automation when relevant) to ensure competitiveness at RFQ and throughout serial life.
• Guide plants in transforming their internal layout and flow organization by deploying best‑in‑class standards for internal logistics and equipment, and by supporting plant teams through diagnostics, simulation, layout optimization, and the development of actionable implementation plans, while adapting solutions intelligently to each site’s specific constraints.
• Develop skills of plant Supply Chain and technical teams and leaders by training them in flow improvement tools (PFEP, MIFD, VSM.)
• Material Handling efficiency (MOD/part delivered)
• Logistics surfaces efficiency (m2/part managed)
• Intralogistics CAPEX and OPEX
• External warehouse surface area

Activities

• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring that internal flow designs and equipment implementations fully comply with safety policies and support safe day‑to‑day operations.
• Provide strategic input for complex quotations and program phases, embedding optimal internal flows, equipment concepts, and automation requirements from day one.
• Lead VSM / MIFA / PFEP workshops and develop strategic, data‑driven plant layout and flow transformation plans to improve performance and prepare Plants for future projects.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Internal Flows Engineering Standards, ensuring alignment with best practices and emerging technologies.
• Deploy best‑in‑class internal logistics strategies (e.g., kitting, direct feeding, supermarket design, AGV/AMR integration) and ensure consistent implementation across plants.
• Deliver training and share best practices across the Supply Chain community to strengthen capabilities and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Organize internal and external benchmarking to identify, evaluate, and disseminate innovative practices and new intralogistics solutions.

Qualification & Competencies requirements

• Master’s degree (Engineering and / or Supply Chain)
• Minimum 10 years in internal logistics management / industrial operation / Supply Chain within automotive or manufacturing sector.
• Proven hands‑on experience in designing internal flows, managing lean projects in an international environment.
• Proven hands‑on experience in leading and facilitating transformation workshops with multi-disciplinary teams in an international environment.
• Expertise in Lean tools, Value Stream Mapping, Material and Information Flow Design, Plan For Every Part…
• Expertise in intralogistics flows optimization within industrial environments.
• Expertise in designing / reconfiguring plant layout and flows to improve intralogistics manpower, space, spend.
• Knowledge in designing efficient internal transport systems Good (e.g., milk‑run trains, conveyors, AGVs).
• Knowledge of Digital Tools & Systems: MES, WMS, ERP, FMS.
• Knowledge of AGVs, AMRs, conveyance and robotics.
• knowledge of Intralogistics HSE standards.
• Ability to influence and persuade stakeholders through strong leadership and change‑management skills.
• Ability to drive transformation in a matrix organization.
• Clear, structured, and effective communication adapted to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills: active listener, collaborative mindset, customer‑oriented approach
• Proven project management skills to structure, plan, and execute complex studies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven approach.
• Hands‑on attitude with the ability to engage directly in root‑cause analysis
• Ability to streamline internal logistics processes, methods, and tools to enable operational excellence.
• Capacity to perform cost and ROI analyses to support decision making.
• Fluent in English; other European languages are a big plus.

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.