Vaco Staffing Hiring for Logistics Engineer at Stanton, TN, United States Full Time

Our client is seeking a Logistics Engineer in Stanton, TN to join their team.

Key Areas of Responsibility :

• Support department cost reduction and business plan initiatives including development of total cost business cases, action plans and launch of new equipment and / or processes
• Manage new model planning databases such as MS Access & PFEP (plan for every part) including interface with packaging approval process (GPP)
• Act as single point of contact for MP&L
• Coordinating department study responses to plant / BME (Battery Manufacturing Engineering)
• Battery Manufacturing Engineering (BME) program studies / flow discussions / manpower planning
• Ensure all material handling (MH) equipment is delivered on time to support program timing
• Ensure all MH equipment, facilities and process comply with corporate safety and ergonomic guidelines.
• Ensure material flow and material layouts are optimized and support lean strategy
• Track and manage manufacturing support center (MSC) bid packs, scope changes, funding, cost reduction initiatives and forecasts
• Assess material handling labor utilization and identify actions to drive efficiency
• Update and manage CAD layout(s) for marketplace(s) and labor / material flow
• Lead packaging contact for facility, develop BOSK-owned packaging and review supplier-owned packaging for compliance into battery manufacturing process(es).

Minimum Requirements :

• Education : Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, such as Manufacturing, Process, or Industrial Engineering
• Computer Skills : CMMS, SMART, AutoCAD (Plant layout + Factory Flow), PFEP-Pro new model and current model data management system, MS Office Package (Access, Excel, Word, Power Point), WERS, PCAM, CPARS, AVBOM, simulation software, CATIA, Team Center, Project Management
• Effective verbal and written communication, presentation and meeting skills
• Financial aptitude to develop total cost analysis and write cost savings projects
• Project management skills – create and maintain open issues lists, master schedules, lead cross functional teams, issue resolution, financial tracking and management of program fund spending and equipment procurement
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• React well under pressure and be able to work under crisis management
• Strong analytical skills and quick decision-making capability
• Candidate must be flexible to significant travel during initial plant start-up phase
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors consisting of outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Preferred Requirements :

• Practical working knowledge of Ford production part number & naming nomenclature, manufacturing and assembly plant processes
7 days ago