Industrial Engineer - Logistics 

LOCATION: Hanover / Pennsylvania (US-PA), United States | BRAND: Sheppard | REQUISITION ID: 7294 | JOB GRADE: 15

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Founded in 1937, R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. has a rich history of innovative design and American manufacturing excellence. Headquartered in Hanover, Pa., our dedicated team of over 700 employees supply components for the trucking and transportation industry worldwide. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and a proud member of Knorr-Bremse.

Whatever your career path – whether it’s product innovation through engineering, working directly with our customers, manufacturing quality products or supporting our business in some other way, Sheppard – a Bendix CVS Company – delivers. Visit us online at www.rhsheppard.com/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION:

POSITION SUMMARY:                                                                                               

This position is responsible for designing and optimizing material flow throughout operations in plant. Must be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and department leaders to address concerns and issues that affect material flow, production efficiency, continuous improvement, etc. The candidate will also have exceptional interpersonal, organizational and management skills, demonstrating the ability to be an innovator and change agent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Defines the flow of material and supply methods for each part from warehouse and other Sheppard locations to final operations plant in Hanover (Plan For Every Part).
• Partners with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Corporate Logistics Engineering teams and external vendors to develop and implement solutions for optimizing material presentation to the lines and continuously reduce cost.
• Manages and implements new projects.
• Researches and benchmarks best practices in industry related to logistics and material flow.
• Establishes work instructions and packaging materials needed to ensure safety, quality, delivery and cost goals are achieved at the logistics and material handling side.
• Drives implementation of standard containerization throughout all operations.
• Evaluates logistics constraints and implements Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve efficiency.
• Partners with Quality department supporting RCA investigation and implementation of containment and corrective actions to mitigate and eliminate risk in terms of Logistics complaints from customer such as mislabeling, incorrect quantity delivered, etc.
• Uses problem solving methods and innovation to drive continuous improvement.
• Understands and adheres to current health, safety, and environmental policies (ISO14001). Is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action in regard to safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Promotes and drives the organization’s vision and utilization of KPS (Lean Manufacturing) methodologies.
• Ensures compliance with all company procedures and policies; addresses issues and lack of compliance through coaching and feedback and escalates as necessary.
• Understands and adheres to current company quality policies and procedures, including IATF16949.  Is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action regarding product quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Entrepreneurship and Decision Making:  Demonstrates ability to discover opportunities in challenges, seek profit and sustainable growth, make courageous while sound decisions and demonstrate a good business understanding.  
• Influential and Inspirational:  Demonstrates the ability to convince others to embrace ideas, providing compelling arguments and making use of informal processes.
• Accountability:  Demonstrates ability to take responsibility and maintains sense of ownership and follow through on commitments.  Sets high standards of performance for team.

• Communication:  Demonstrates ability to convey and distribute information effectively and encompass strong speaking, presentation, written and listening skills.  Ability to create an environment for open communication.
• Teamwork:  Demonstrates ability to work well with others to accomplish common goals and build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• At least 5 five years of experience working in Industrial Engineering or Logistics Engineering teams in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Past experience implementing KanBan systems is required.
• Green Belt Certification preferred.
• Prior experience using ERP systems is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Experience in production/manufacturing environment 
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques with emphasis on Standardized Work, Value Stream Mapping, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and JIT principles
• Knowledge of manufacturing and the lean tools to be used to improve processes
• Ability to work and/or lead within a team environment with cross-functional participants
• Ability to make decisions independently, based on overall objectives established by the Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader and Manager
• Ability to make and communicate intelligent recommendations to superiors
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software
• Ability to work non standard hours on occasion, in effort to support alternate shifts or weekends for implementation of new projects

What does Sheppard 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
• On-site Health Clinic/Healthcare
• 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

R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. 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.