Logistics Engineer at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Athens, Texas

Job Description:

What do you get to do in this position?

The Logistics Engineer position is a key member of the Logistics team and will have responsibility for driving our groups to world class performance. The person in this position will be responsible for leading the continuous improvement efforts of their team using the Schneider Performance System. Safety leadership, Quality focus, Customer service and plant productivity are critical to the success of the business and are core responsibilities. Leadership skills and mechanical aptitude are both critical for this role.

• Utilize Lean Six Sigma skills to address complex process opportunities with simple solutions.


• Identify constraints to achieving goals and collaborate to find and implement effective solutions via our SIM (Short Interval Management) process


• Develop cost estimates, determine work standards, and develop and implement improvement within our processes.


• Supports project launch, process tooling, fixture, and equipment design, purchase, and maintenance, line architecture, and material flow implementations


• Define the internal flow architecture based on the principles of the Schneider Production System including global architecture for warehousing.


• Measure and analyze warehouse performance (cost and service) and implement corrective actions

• Works on daily and long-term problems/projects using Quality and SPS tools including PFMEA, Control Plan, 8D, CAPEX, SAP, work orders, CAD, etc.


• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion (based upon SPS principles) for obtaining results.


• Works with other engineers, designers, maintenance technicians, SPVs, and hourly line associates to effectively solve issues, implement solutions, and support IDEA/continuous/Safety/Quality improvement implementation ALL UNDER the Schneider Production System (Schneider Electric's Lean manufacturing operations model) principles.


• Develops process, safety, ergonomic, and material handling improvement solution


• Serves logistics operations as KEY SUPPORT person leading resolutions to problems, implementing improvement, and leading projects to completion -- all via short interval management cycle 1 thru 4 based concepts and processes.

Qualifications

We know skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

This job might be for you if:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science, preferably within Engineering based discipline (Industrial, Mechanical) but will consider Supply Chain or other related fields.

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.


• Prior experience in Value Stream analysis; Lean concepts (ie. 5S, Line architecture / 2 bin design, material providing and handling / route design, work instructions, etc.)


• Experience with root cause analysis utilizing problem solving tools identifying and correcting issues.


• Ability to drive process and culture change in a mature organization

• Leadership: Driving results through influence and collaboration


• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; project management experience


• Strong organizational skills including but not limited to the ability to handle multiple demands and assignments in parallel, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently


• Demonstrate significant potential and mobility for future advancement to higher levels of leadership within manufacturing operations


• Significant knowledge and experience within business software related to Manufacturing and Capacity Planning such as SAP, ACCESS/SQL databases, and Excel


• Demonstrate ability to perform root cause analysis and develop action plans to strategically eliminate barriers


• Experience implementing projects resulting in measurable improvement(s) within labor efficiency, material flow, and overall equipment effectiveness

• Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave,401(k)+ match, and more.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Why us?

At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.

We believe in e mpowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.

We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.

Discover your M eaningful, Inclusive and Empowered career at Schneider Electric.

€34.2bn global revenue
+12% organic growth
135 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.

We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate and we 'embrace different' as one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color , gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. What do you get to do in this position?

The Logistics Engineer position is a key member of the Logistics team and will have responsibility for driving our groups to world class performance. The person in this position will be responsible for leading the continuous improvement efforts of their team using the Schneider Performance System. Safety leadership, Quality focus, Customer service and plant productivity are critical to the success of the business and are core responsibilities. Leadership skills and mechanical aptitude are both critical for this role.

• Utilize Lean Six Sigma skills to address complex process opportunities with simple solutions.


• Identify constraints to achieving goals and collaborate to find and implement effective solutions via our SIM (Short Interval Management) process


• Develop cost estimates, determine work standards, and develop and implement improvement within our processes.


• Supports project launch, process tooling, fixture, and equipment design, purchase, and maintenance, line architecture, and material flow implementations


• Define the internal flow architecture based on the principles of the Schneider Production System including global architecture for warehousing.


• Measure and analyze warehouse performance (cost and service) and implement corrective actions

• Works on daily and long-term problems/projects using Quality and SPS tools including PFMEA, Control Plan, 8D, CAPEX, SAP, work orders, CAD, etc.


• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion (based upon SPS principles) for obtaining results.


• Works with other engineers, designers, maintenance technicians, SPVs, and hourly line associates to effectively solve issues, implement solutions, and support IDEA/continuous/Safety/Quality improvement implementation ALL UNDER the Schneider Production System (Schneider Electric's Lean manufacturing operations model) principles.


• Develops process, safety, ergonomic, and material handling improvement solution


• Serves logistics operations as KEY SUPPORT person leading resolutions to problems, implementing improvement, and leading projects to completion -- all via short interval management cycle 1 thru 4 based concepts and processes.