Packaging Engineer

Job Summary In LE Packing Engineer role, the roles and responsible is to improve manufacturing efficiency, cost, product quality, and worker safety by analysing current methods, new methods, new technologies and cost reduction activities in selected areas. Responsibilities Evaluates worker productivity and recommends improvements to increase labor efficiency and operating performance, reduce waste and delays, and promote cost control/reductions. Develops performance indicators to measure plant and equipment capacity output, and identify equipment and process flow bottlenecks. Work with the plant support to organize kaizen projects. This includes project selection, justification, planning, training, execution, and project reporting. Responsible for developing and maintaining standards for Logistics areas. Responsible for layout of logistics areas. Responsible for defining tugger routes & standards for tugging & picking areas. Responsible for working with Central Supply Chain Design team on new part parameters, delivery parameters and packaging standards. Work with suppliers to implement lean material flow from suppliers to facilities. Involves employees at all levels of the organization and from multiple disciplines to achieve the goals of continuous improvement. Serves as a change agent to challenge the existing processes in place. Uses data to communicate and support the opportunities that exist. Interfaces with all supporting functions in the plants for the necessary support of the teams. Support standardization of procedures & metrics across warehouses supporting manufacturing facilities in NA. Logistics parts flow improvement through use of Value Stream Mapping.

Parts presentation improvement through innovative JIT delivery and minimal material handling.

Visual Management of Logistics warehouse, kitting areas, cart/rack management, picking areas, lineside delivery locations, etc. Manage the identification, design, build, and implementation of returnable racking from suppliers and internal product flow; including kit carts, sequence racks, and internal racksManage supply packaging when they fall below minimum guidelines Guide the lean tek and jigs/fixtures teams with prioritization of builds to what is needed for safety, quality, and repairs to said itemsOther related duties as assigned. Qualification Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or other technical discipline Prior experience with SAP/EWM programs Experience with Logistical workflows Experience with Troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Pay:

$35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person