TEST - Supply Chain Engineer

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Supply Chain Engineer to join their Alexandria facility. This role emphasizes safety and quality while working collaboratively in a team environment. The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical skills to analyze supply chain procedures, recommend improvements, and develop new suppliers to enhance cost efficiency. With a focus on continuous improvement and project management, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic organization that values its people and their contributions. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a thriving manufacturing environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Account

Company Paid Short Term Disability

Company Paid Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

401k with generous company match

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing supply chain & logistics required.
• Strong analytical and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain procedures and implement improvements.
• Develop new suppliers for cost savings and optimize processes.

Skills

Data Analysis

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Organizational Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Lean Six Sigma certification

CPSM, ISM or other certifications

Job description

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

UTLX Manufacturing LLC

We are looking for a resourceful Supply Chain Engineer that is safety and quality conscious and willing to learn and grow with the business. This is a role where you will work in a TEAM environment where safety always comes first. This position is an on-site position at our Alexandria facility.

The Supply Chain Engineer will be analyzing supply chain procedures, recommending, and implementing improvements, formulating component manufacturing specifications, and performing design analysis by collecting, inspecting, cleaning, sorting, and processing data into relevant information to aid decision making and interpret market research to determine profitable product ideas. Therefore, data analysis skills are integral to the role. To ensure success as a Supply Chain Engineer you should exhibit extensive knowledge of business operations and experience in heavy industrial manufacturing.

JOB DUTIES:

To ensure success, the Supply Chain Engineer is accountable for developing new suppliers to assist in meeting material cost savings goals. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Look for cost-effective ways to develop new suppliers and products by evaluating costs and seeking more economical alternatives and develop solutions to production issues to optimize the process and ensure cost effectiveness.
• Document all activity during the development stage of components, perform tests for performance analysis and document.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships and keep abreast of developments in supply chain engineering.
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, and manufacturing teams to determine the best potential vendors and distributors.
• Maintain strong project management skills to manage a project from start to finish within certain constraints, including budgeting, scheduling, setting goals, creating timelines, and accountability.
• Establish quality control measures with the QA team to ensure compliance with industry standards and maintain compliance with these measures with all design team members.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical or industrial), or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 5 or more years’ experience in manufacturing supply chain & logistics.
• Experience leading continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma certification strongly preferred.
• Regulated industry experience required; FRA and AAR experience strongly preferred.
• CPSM, ISM or other certifications preferred.
• Previous experience in a national heavy industrial manufacturing business preferred.
• Experience building relationships and developing international suppliers with an emphasis on raw material, components, and services.
• Experience with factory support and improving sustaining operations.
• Strong analytical skills, emotional intelligence, organizational skills, and presentation skills.

What We Offer:

• Benefits on Day 1.
• Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Account.
• Company Paid Benefits: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance.
• 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• 401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution.

Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

About Us

With more than 100 autonomous manufacturing and service businesses, Marmon Holdings, Inc. may be the biggest company you’ve never heard of. Part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Marmon is a global industrial organization comprising 11 diverse groups with 20,000-plus employees and $10 billion in annual revenue.

As leaders in every industry we serve, Marmon companies have earned a great degree of independence. And our people thrive on an entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, our group structure gives every Marmon company access to the expertise of other Marmon companies serving the same or related markets and customers – all with the support of the entire Marmon organization.

Working together, we become something more than the sum of our parts. We become the most reliable solution provider for a broad range of industries and customers worldwide.

In every case, Marmon’s success is due to our people. People with talent, drive, and high ethical standards. People who are following their passions and building their careers across Marmon.

Want to learn and perfect your craft? Want to sharpen your skills while helping to solve challenges for our customers and our world? Looking for a chance to grow within – or perhaps outside – your field? Find a Marmon company that matches your passion. And see what you can do with the support of a team that values your contribution.