Senior Principal Lead Engineer, Material Flow & Inventory Control

Dover Corporation • Ettrick, VA

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About The Position

This position is accountable for all inbound material, inventory control, accuracy and production material flow to support the manufacturing of refrigerated display cases. Must display strong analytical skills and good business acumen as well as a passion for making a difference in the business. The right candidate will have the ability to drive processes across a system, see trends and analyze data. The Material flow & Inventory control Principal will work with a team of specialists to optimize inventory storage, availability, material presentation and delivery to production lines, Kanban locations. This role will oversee receiving, warehousing, and production replenishment. This position will also require close collaboration with the quality, purchasing and production scheduling teams to ensure proper component availability. Will have 3-5 direct reports.

Requirements

• Master's in supply chain management or another business-related field
• 10-15 years of progressive experience in Opex projects, Lean Manufacturing, Material Flow
• Minimum 10 years of experience leading a team
• Needs to be an Industrial Engineer with proven experience

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of inventory management in a Lean Manufacturing Environment
• Experience in different supply logistics environments and solutions
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to coach and maintain effective relationships with staff members
• An investigative nature with advanced math and technical skills
• Six-Sigma Black Belt Certification or proven experience
• Kaizen Project Experience or proven experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis and investigations of considerable complexity pertaining to the development and implementation of efficient material flow including automated systems, conveyors, RFID of new manufacturing operations, major production activities, exploration of product and/or process problems.
• Create visual representations of material flow and design optimum PFEP, to create optimal flow through the three facilities.
• Design and control work processes used to facilitate the accomplishment of organizational plans as they pertain to inventory control and material flow.
• Analyze current performance metrics and develop effective leading metric ones improve performance using six sigma methodology and lean principles.
• Design and implement a world class inventory management system that seamlessly integrates with the Lean Manufacturing process/techniques.
• Conduct deep dive analysis using A3 and six sigma methodology to investigate WIP accuracy gaps and develop countermeasures.
• Provide necessary leadership and training to build and maintain a strong inventory management team. Writes and maintains departmental work instructions and maintains departmental training documentation.
• Develop a process to ensure material flow to the final assembly is aligned with the pacemaker. Need to perform the VSM.
• Interfaces with other plant departments as required to maintain inventory accuracy and optimize material flow. Works with productions planners and material planners with Kanban systems, consignment programs and cycle counts.
• Remove material flow constraints through long-term sustainable corrective actions and solutions.
• Tracks inventory trends and reports to management on root cause analysis and problem-solving strategies. A primary objective is to ensure effective systems are in place to maximize material flow and minimize expenses.
• Develop effective KPI s to measure and improve team s performance.
• Lead Kaizen improvement projects.
• Performs miscellaneous related duties and carries out special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree