Logistics Engineer

at  American Battery Solutions

JOB SUMMARY

The role of the Logistics Engineer is to be the focal point in the design, implementation and execution of continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost structures, improve productivity and product throughput, streamline processes, and improve service and performance metrics across all operations within Materials and Logistics. The role drives the design, analysis, and implementation of supply chain solutions to solve complex logistics situations for distribution of materials and finished goods.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business, or other related fields.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Experience with MRP and ERP systems desired, previous PLEX ERP system preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process and supply chain management.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
• Strong technical, communication, customer service, and computer skills.
• Knowledge of quality management systems.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
• Working Safely: Demonstrates safe behaviors. Aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace.
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Organization and Planning: Establishes a systematic course for self and/or others to assure accomplishment of objectives. Determines priorities and allocates time and resources effectively.
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
• Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical 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 essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
• May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven terrain.
• Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.
• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.
• May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, and colors.

ABOUT US

At American Battery Solutions (ABS) we are developing the next generation of battery energy storage systems that will power the vehicles of today and tomorrow! Our team works with the latest technologies and battery chemistries engineering, testing, and manufacturing batteries to power the world’s electric propulsion transition. At ABS you may get a chance to work on a project for an autonomous warehouse robot or an autonomous lawnmower, or you may work on a battery for a fleet of delivery vehicles or a transit bus, or even an EV start-up or a massive grid energy storage system. Our team is led by some of the industry’s most experienced professionals, but we pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next-generation battery experts.

THE LOCATION – SPRINGBORO, OH

American Battery Solutions Advanced Battery Manufacturing Center is located in beautiful and historic Springboro Ohio. Life in Springboro is all about the quality and character of our community and that is why Springboro continues to be a top-ten-rated City to live, work, play, and raise a family. In fact, Springboro was rated #3 among the top 10 communities in greater Southwest Ohio. In essence, Springboro appeals to everyone from young families to people looking for the perfect place to retire. Our great neighborhoods, excellent schools, safety, services, and amenities all contribute to Springboro’s exceptional quality of life. Springboro offers a variety of public programming that includes outdoor concerts, festivals, and fireworks. Our residents enjoy bike and walking trails, an 18-hole public golf course, a charming and vibrant historic district, and 501 acres of parks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Using knowledge of industrial engineering techniques to analyze warehouse processes, identify improvement projects to optimize labor, space, accuracy, and safety throughout the process. Provide data analysis and root cause identification to prioritize key logistics projects. Use statistical analysis, FMEA and other analytical tools required to support recommendations. Develop and monitor process metrics.
• Evaluate warehouse processes, identify waste, and recommends changes that improve efficiency. Review process improvements at other warehouses or best practices that can be implemented in local sites. Track and report efficiency on projects. Keep additional project pipeline full.
• Manage major projects within the warehouse for capital investments including ROI evaluation, specifying equipment, updating processes, monitoring installations, and train associates to ensure changes are seamless to our customers and achieve desired outcomes.
• Oversee analysis and improvements to manufacturing & warehouse layouts to optimize material flow, storage, retrieval, and distribution.
• With the Logistics team, identify annual cost savings opportunities through implementation of continuous improvement initiatives resulting in optimum operational and financial logistics performance.
• Design, develop, validate, and implement methods and tools that improve operational flexibility and execution of a lean production systems using appropriate lean logistics concepts.
• Modify and improve existing logistics systems such as material flow, storage, and information flow.
• Support Logistics teams in the development and implementation of methods for material ordering, communication, transportation, packaging, and distribution throughout the supply chain.
• Develop and implement solutions that focus on reducing lead time throughout the value stream and extended supply chain.
• Teach and drive the utilization of lean logistics tools such as Plan for Every Part, Kanban, Supermarkets, Milk runs, etc.
• Collaborate with other Logistic team to optimize “best in class” shipping, receiving, and warehousing processes.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

The physical 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 essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
• May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven terrain.
• Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.
• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.
• May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, and colors