Material and Logistics Process Engineer

Material and Logistics Process Engineer

Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Department: Operations / Manufacturing Engineering

Position Summary

Drive the design and improvement of sustaining warehouse, material flow, inventory management, transportation, and logistics processes to support operational excellence.

This role focuses on increasing productivity, reducing costs, improving inventory accuracy, optimizing warehouse layouts and material presentation to production, and ensuring on-time delivery performance through continuous improvement initiatives and data-driven decision making.

The position works closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Logistics teams to identify process improvement opportunities and implement scalable solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Process Improvement & Optimization


* Analyze existing warehouse and logistics processes to identify trends, bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.


* Lead continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing tools such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, value stream mapping methodologies, Spaghetti Diagrams, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, Pareto Analysis, etc...


* Drive productivity improvements through workflow optimization and waste elimination.



* Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure warehouse and logistics performance.


* Perform cost-benefit analyses and support business case development for capital and operational improvements.


* Utilize statistical tools and process data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.

Warehouse Operations Engineering


* Evaluate inventory storage methods to maximize space utilization and material accessibility.


* Support implementation and optimization of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).


* Establish standard work and operating procedures for warehouse and logistics activities.

Material Flow & Material Pull Handling (MPH)


* Analyze and improve material flow from receiving through storage, picking, replenishment, production consumption, and shipping.


* Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of warehouse layouts, Material Pull Handling (MPH) processes, and internal logistics flows according to Lean principles.


* Define replenishment strategies and material presentation methods at point-of-use.


* Develop and maintain material call systems, Kanban cards, withdrawal cards, and replenishment triggers.


* Ensure continuous material availability while minimizing inventory and handling activities.


* Support implementation and optimization of Water Spider methodologies and material delivery routes.

Packaging, Logistics, & Transportation


* Support the optimization of inbound and outbound transportation processes to improve delivery performance and reduce costs.


* Collaborate with carriers, suppliers, and third-party...