Logistics Engineer
Logistik, försäljning och verksamhet · Leveranskedja och transport · Logistikhantering · Produktionsteknik
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As a Logistics Engineer in Washington, Tyne and Wear, you will drive continuous improvement in material flow, inventory management, and warehouse processes within a manufacturing environment using Lean and Six Sigma principles. This role involves collaborating with various teams and suppliers to optimize efficiency and reduce waste. The position reports to the Planning & Material Logistics Manager.
Ansvarsområden
- Ensure logistics and warehouse activities comply with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Analyze and improve material flow from suppliers to production consumption points.
- Design and implement efficient warehouse layouts, storage systems, and material movement processes.
- Drive best-practice line feeding, replenishment, picking, and kitting methodologies.
- Reduce non-value-added activities such as transportation, waiting time, and excess motion.
- Improve warehouse productivity through process redesign and waste elimination.
- Develop solutions to optimize warehouse capacity, inventory locations, and stock presentation.
- Work with suppliers to improve packaging design, delivery methods, and handling processes.
- Develop and roll out returnable packaging solutions.
- Lead and support Continuous Improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
- Conduct value stream mapping to identify process improvement opportunities.
- Establish and monitor KPIs for warehouse performance, productivity, inventory, and material flow.
- Analyze warehouse and supply chain performance data to support decision-making.
- Support ERP, WMS, and material control system improvements.
- Develop reporting tools and dashboards to monitor logistics performance.
Krav
- 3-5 years of experience in logistics, warehouse, supply chain, manufacturing engineering, or continuous improvement.
- Experience working within a manufacturing environment is essential.
- Proven experience of warehouse optimization, material flow improvement, and process redesign.
- Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Strong understanding of inventory management and material control processes.
- Experience working directly with suppliers to improve packaging, delivery methods, and material presentation.
- Experience of warehouse layout design and space utilization projects.
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Experience using ERP and/or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Working knowledge of Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, and PDCA methodologies.
Önskade kvalifikationer
- Degree educated in Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience is desirable.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or above desirable.
Förmåner
- Free on-site parking
- Company Pension
- Flexible working
- Death in Service
- Employee Assistance Programme including trained Mental Health First Aiders and on-demand GP service
- Employee Mortgages Services
- Eye test vouchers and annual flu jab
- On-site gym for £4 per month
- EV Car Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Will writing Service
- Long service awards
- Walker Thrive Benefit Platform that includes store discounts
- Enhanced support for maternity and paternity leave
- Christmas Savings Club
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
- 1pm finish on a Friday
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Företag
Atlas Copco Group
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för 5 dagar sedan
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om 1 vecka
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Erfarenhetsnivå
Mellannivå
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Washington, United Kingdom
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