Logistics Engineer

PPG Industries • Atlanta, GA

1d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

PPG's Aerospace Business is looking for an Logistics Engineer to join our Supply Chain Team! As the Logistics Engineer you will support a global network of Application Support Centers (ASC's) and manufacturing plants providing material supplying the Aerospace industry. This is a hybrid role which can be based in one of the following locations: Dallas, TX; Atlanta, GA; or Los Angeles, CA. You would report to the Global Supply Chain Director.

Requirements

• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Logistics required.
• 6+ years of experience in process optimization, logistics, distribution, or supply chain engineering required.
• Proficiency in process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen.
• Experience with logistics and distribution optimization techniques, including transportation routing, inventory management, and demand forecasting.
• Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of global logistics standards, international shipping, and customs regulations.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Experience working with and managing third party vendors.
• Ability to travel up to 50% as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate existing warehouse processes, identifying opportunities for optimization and streamlining.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across supply chain to develop and implement process improvement strategies.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and other process improvement tools to drive operational excellence and reduce costs.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Develop layouts of warehouse logistics flows and warehouse space.
• Specify, procure and oversee installation of equipment associated with warehouse layout and process design.
• Use of CAD based software for review of material handling equipment, building layout and material flow.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and provide evaluation reports.
• Oversee and manage process improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Develop, report, and drive improvement in KPI's for inventory reduction, labor productivity, space utilization and material-handling cost.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for topics, discussions, and projects related to labor utilization, equipment and facility design, and labor costs and productivity.
• Support activities to optimize full network layout including inbound/outbound and location optimization.

Benefits

• PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings.
• Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.
• Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
• PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets.
• Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees.
• Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level