Bachelor's Degree required; foreign trade degree or applied knowledge is a plus.
Expertise in Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma methodologies (Kaizen, 5S, VSM).
Strong knowledge of Process Mapping & Flow Optimization.
Proficient in Supply Chain & Logistics, particularly internal flows and material handling, with experience in SAP, MRP & WMS.
Skilled in Data Analysis & Problem Solving using tools like Excel and Power BI.
Project Management experience is essential.
10+ years in Automotive Supply Chain Operations, focusing on internal flows and Lean Manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with safety policies.
Organize benchmarking activities to identify best practices and technological innovations.
Design and develop top-tier solutions for storage means and automated transport systems.
Create and update internal engineering standards for operations and engineering applications.
Deliver training and share best practices with the Supply Chain Community.
Lead Value Stream Mapping (VSM) workshops and develop strategic plans for plant layout improvements.
Provide strategic direction during complex quotation phases and internal flow project planning.
Benefits
Long-term at-will contract.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
Access to training and professional development resources.
Full Job Description
Contract Details :
Job Title : Industrial Supply Chain Excellence Engineer
Location : Fairfax Site - Kansas City
Type of contract : Long-term At-will
Responsibilities :
Promote safety culture, ensure safety policies are understood and respected.
Organize Internal and external benchmarking to identify best practices and Technological Innovation.
Design and develop best in class solutions for:
Storage Means (Hanging Shopstock, WIP trolley, Racks, Transtocker, Warehouse, ...)
Automated Transport (Tow AGV, lift AGV, Forklift AGV, ...)
IT Tools (WMS, Material Call, E-Kanban, ...)
Material Handling organization (Kitting, Direct Feeding, ...)
Create and update all internal flows engineering Standards for application in Operations & Engineering.
Deliver training and share best practices to the Supply Chain Community.
Lead VSM/MIFD workshops in plants and develop strategic plan for plant layout and flows transformation to improve performance and prepare for future projects
Provide strategic inputs and direction for complex quotation phases.
Provide strategic inputs and direction for Plants during planning, design and execution of Internal Flows projects.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Bachelors Degree
Foreign trade degree or applied knowledge a plus
Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma methodologies (Kaizen, 5S, VSM...)
Process Mapping & Flow Optimization knowledge
Supply Chain & Logistics Knowledge (especially internal flows, material handling, and inventory management) with SAP, MRP & WMS.
Data Analysis & Problem Solving (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools)
Project Management
Inventory management experience
Supply chain management experience
Inventory budget management experience and KPI tracking
SIOP (Sales Inventory & operational Planning)
Experience 10+ years in Automotive Supply Chain Operations (Internal flows especially, external flows also appreciated) & Lean Manufacturing.
