Volvo

PSCE Material Flow Engineer

Volvo • $80K — $95K *
Ridgeville, SC 29472In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial or logistics engineering or equivalent qualifications.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in material flow engineering in a manufacturing setting.
  • Strong knowledge of logistics systems and processes.
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and AutoCAD for layout design.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical mindset with proactive problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and in an international team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead product introduction and changes in in-plant logistics.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert in specific areas or systems.
  • Define business IT requirements for logistics processes.
  • Prepare detailed project plans spanning several months.
  • Support departmental cost reduction initiatives and prepare business cases.
  • Design optimal material transport flows between suppliers, providers, and the plant.
  • Optimize internal material flows to support lean strategies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans available from day one.
  • Tax-advantaged savings accounts and a wellness program with discounts.
  • Global paid parental leave policy for all employees.
  • Discounted vehicle leasing options for employees and their families.
  • Robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
Full Job Description
What you'll do

  • Leads the optimal introduction of new products and product changes within in-plant logistics.
  • Subject Matter Expert in at least one area or system.
  • Helps develop training programs for both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Defines the business requirements related to the IT systems applied within the in-plant logistics process.
  • Prepares detailed plans, generally spanning several months, vital to completing assigned projects.
  • 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.
  • Updates relevant parameters in the Plant Supply Chain systems.
  • Designs the optimal transport flow between local suppliers, logistic providers, and the plant.
  • Ensures material flow and material layouts are optimized and support lean strategy.
  • Conceptualizes the logistic equipment, internal packaging, and tooling applied within the physical material flow.
  • Designs off-line sequence, kitting, and material preparation cells within the logistics area of the plant.
  • Leads the set-up of external warehouses and sequence centers which interface with the plant.
  • Designs the internal material flows from dock to point of use delivery within the plant.
  • Develops work instructions according to QPS coaching standards for logistics operators.
  • Leads problem solving analysis and process optimization projects connected to in-plant logistics.
  • Investigates process consequences in view of production speed or production volume related changes.
  • Supports the plant in reaching Hours per Vehicle (HPV) targets on running and new models according to decided targets.
  • Performs M3MU kaizen studies to drive process improvements and changes.
  • Deploys VCMS (Volvo Cars Manufacturing System) principles within all in-plant logistics processes.
  • Maintain and optimize the in-plant logistics processes in terms of QDFIPS (Quality, Safety, Financials, Improvement, People, Safety and Sustainability).
  • Supports the screening process of packaging in view of improvements.


What you'll bring

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, logistics engineering, or relevant education, or equal qualifications.
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in material flow engineering within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of systems and processes within material flow engineering.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Results-oriented attitude.
  • Ability to work independently within a given framework.
  • Ability to work in an international environment.
  • Ability to initiate and coordinate situations where problems occur.
  • Strong ability to cooperate.
  • Analytical and proactive mindset.
  • Carries out all duties and responsibilities with the utmost integrity and the highest ethical standards.
  • Flexible when faced with changing conditions.
  • Listens to others and respect their differences.
  • Strong customer focus and service mindset with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
  • Proficient in MS Office and database applications. Highly skilled in excel and data analysis.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD. Able to create optimal layouts for the in-plant logistics flow.


Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Let's talk benefits

  • Join Volvo Cars and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed with you in mind. Our programs offer choice, flexibility, and exceptional value, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and a wellness program with discounts and gifts, most of which start on day one of employment. You'll also have access to voluntary benefits and a robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
  • As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer The Family Bond by Volvo Cars, a global paid parental leave policy covering all employees, including adoptive, permanent care foster, and surrogate parents. Additionally, employees and their eligible family members can lease a new Volvo at discounted rates through the Volvo Employee Lease Program (VELP). At Volvo Cars, our benefits extend beyond the workplace to enhance your life and support your family.


About Volvo

Volvo Car Corporation is a Swedish luxury automobile marque. It is headquartered in Torslanda in Gothenburg, Sweden. The company manufactures and markets sport utility vehicles (SUVs), station wagons, sedans and compact executive sedans. The Volvo Group was founded in 1927 as a subsidiary of the ball bearing manufacturer SKF. When Volvo AB was introduced on the Stockholm stock exchange in 1935, SKF sold most of the shares in the company. Volvo Cars was owned by AB Volvo until 1999, when it was acquired by the Ford Motor Company as part of its Premier Automotive Group. Geely Holding Group then acquired Volvo Cars from Ford in 2010.
Learn more about Volvo
Size
105,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1927
* Ladders Estimates

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