Associate Distribution Engineer
About The Position
The Associate Distribution Engineer provides entry-level engineering support for distribution facilities to control costs, identify non-value-added activities, implement process changes, and maintain business systems. The role supports distribution processes, identifies bottlenecks, manages KPIs, and consults internally to improve operational effectiveness. It contributes to engineering and systems projects in partnership with internal engineers, external vendors, stakeholders, and project partners. The position applies engineering principles to identify operational improvement opportunities, support continuous improvement programs, contribute to operating procedures, and help ensure safe and efficient distribution operations. It also supports the implementation and maintenance of warehouse management and labor management systems, and completes small projects within defined scope, budget, and schedule. The role engages distribution employees through training and presentations on new equipment, technology, and process changes. The position is located in Rockford, Michigan, with work at the Howard City, Michigan Distribution Center a few days per week. The work takes place in a normal distribution center and office environment, and some travel may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, and/or Supply Chain.
- Experience or internships in distribution, warehousing and/or manufacturing, transportation, or supply chain logistics.
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across all levels of the organization, including peers, workgroups, customers, and supervisors.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Effective interpersonal skills, partnership-building, systems and change implementation skills, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to contribute to process changes and drive continuous improvement.
- Ability to read, interpret, and draw accurate conclusions from technical or business material.
- Ability to communicate and present data verbally and in writing to influence audiences, and help others translate data into actionable business insights.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities and make effective decisions about priorities and time allocation.
- Project management ability to lead resources and provide technical guidance to meet project objectives.
- Critical thinking ability to develop conclusions and recommendations using facts and data, business analysis, deductive reasoning, and sound judgment.
Responsibilities
- Apply engineering principles and knowledge to identify gaps and improvement opportunities in operational activities.
- Follow standard processes and procedures in compliance with applicable regulations and customer requirements.
- Contribute to changes in operating methods, equipment layout, facility layout, and other practices to increase production or improve standards.
- Under supervision, define, design, and implement continuous improvement programs using applicable methodologies and analytics to achieve measurable process improvements.
- Provide information for KPI reporting and management review, and help ensure action and control.
- Apply statistical methods and mathematical calculations to determine staffing requirements, production standards, and procedure improvements that reduce variance and increase efficiency.
- Contribute to standard operating procedures so distribution employees can work safely and understand procedures for optimal performance.
- Support implementation of new or upgraded software and applications that assist with or automate processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Support maintenance and troubleshooting of warehouse management systems and labor management software and applications to accurately reflect labor utilization and performance.
- Use entry-level technical subject-matter knowledge to complete small projects professionally within defined scope, budget, and schedule, including purchasing equipment and software.
- Engage distribution employees through training and presentations about new equipment, technology, and process changes.
- Perform duties consistent with the Company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned by the manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
