Engineer 2-3, Logistics 

LOCATION: Bowling Green / Kentucky (US-KY), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 6982 | JOB GRADE: 16  

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Want to help shape tomorrow?  At Bendix we’ve been doing it for 90 years…setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety.  We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! www.bendix.com/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

Lean Logistics Engineer is responsible for leading internal logistics improvement initiatives across Bendix manufacturing and distribution facilities. The key focus will be on optimizing material flow from dock to warehouse to point of consumption by leading the design, engineering and implementation of new material presentation, packaging and material handling technologies.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and lead efforts to develop material flow design standards and principles.
• Partner with Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations functions to develop and implement solutions for optimizing material presentation to maximize flow through plants and line productivity as well as create standards across all facilities.
• Partner with Logistics Process Lead to document and implement process standards where applicable.
• Targeted goals include:
• Reduce material handling waste.
• Improve labor efficiency.
• Optimized space utilization.
• Highly accurate part selection.
• Oversee concept development, prototype testing, engineering design, and collaboration with 3rd parties on packaging design, integration testing, project management, implementation, and handoff.
• Promote use of and participate in development of company design and production standards.
• Identify and drive cost savings projects.
• Perform Corrective and Preventive Problem Analysis.

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of lean material replenishment strategies and internal logistics
• Knowledge of AutoCAD 2D
• Knowledge of SAP production and warehouse management processes and functionalities
• Knowledge about Order-to-Delivery related processes within supply chain (including logistics, manufacturing, finance, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of various analytical tools to analyze data

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of functional operations experience with focus on internal logistics or manufacturing required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of continuous improvement / project management experience
• Proven track record of success required
• Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification preferred

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of and experience with lean material flow strategies.
• Strong knowledge of material flow methodologies including sequencing, kitting, repack, etc.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing concepts with the ability to lead kaizen efforts for continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to manage several complex projects at the same time with high degrees of variation and uncertainty.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation skills with interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively as a team member, and to plan/coordinate processes for results across all organizational levels.

 Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• MBA or master's degree in supply chain management or logistics a preferred.

Position Requirements: 

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What does Bendix have to offer you? 
- Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off 
- 401k Plan with Company matching 
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Wellness Program and incentives
- Hybrid Work policy
- On-Site Fitness Center
- On-Site Cafeteria with Healthy menu options
- Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:

Company-Paid Benefits:
- Basic Life Insurance
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
- Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
- Long Term Disability
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Plan
- Hospital Indemnity Plan
- Legal
- Identity Theft and Fraud Protection 

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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