The Logistics Engineer will support the design, development and implementation of internal logistics processes, delivery media, kitting strategies, system updates and lineside material flow standards across Logistics.
Reporting to the Logistics Engineering Manager, the role is responsible for delivering day-to-day logistics engineering tasks that ensure parts are preserved, protected, presented and delivered efficiently from warehouse through to production line, supporting accurate Manufacturing Engineering routing, safe handling, efficient manufacturing, operational stability and successful new model launch readiness.
Internal Logistics Process Design and Material Flow
- Support the design and optimisation of internal logistics processes from warehouse through to lineside, helping to ensure safe, efficient and repeatable part flow into production.
- Support the definition and implementation of lineside feed strategies that meet manufacturing requirements, reduce handling touches, minimise lineside footprint and improve part presentation for operators.
- Develop and maintain kitting strategies, sequencing principles and replenishment processes that support build requirements, minimise operator disruption and enable controlled material presentation at the point of use.
- Implement updates to logistics processes, kitting methods, delivery frequencies and lineside presentation standards in response to production line changes, model mix, takt requirements, engineering changes and operational constraints.
- Support the design, specification, trial and implementation of appropriate delivery media, stillages, trolleys, dollies, carts and point-of-use presentation solutions to protect parts and support efficient production processes.
Logistics Engineering, Projects and Launch Readiness
- Deliver assigned logistics engineering tasks and project work from concept through to implementation, supporting agreed timing, cost, quality, safety and operational performance targets.
- Support Logistics launch readiness for new vehicle programmes, including internal process design, delivery media readiness, lineside layouts, part presentation, risk mitigation and production support.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Governance
- Build strong working relationships with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Health and Safety, Production Control, Warehouse Operations and 3PL partners to ensure logistics engineering solutions are aligned to business and production requirements.
Data, Performance and Benefits Delivery
- Collect, analyse and interpret operational data to identify trends, constraints and opportunities across internal material flow, delivery routes, lineside presentation, space utilisation and logistics process performance.
Leadership, Capability and Culture
- Support coaching and training for logistics, warehouse and production support teams in standardised material flow, safe handling, delivery media use and logistics engineering principles.
Quality, Compliance and Operational Control
- Ensure internal logistics processes and delivery media comply with safety requirements, quality standards, company procedures and relevant industry expectations.
Resource, Equipment and Supplier Management
- Optimise the use of people, equipment, space, delivery routes and logistics assets to improve internal material flow and lineside delivery performance.
Performance Monitoring
- Support the development and tracking of key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of logistics engineering solutions and internal material flow improvements.
What You'll Bring
- Possess a relevant professional qualification and/or suitable background experience in internal logistics operations within a production environment, preferably Automotive.
- Developing ex-works logistics solutions, warehousing and internal logistics flows preferably with multiple Automotive OEM environments.
- Previous experience of Kanban, JIT and JIS line replenishment strategies essential.
- Experience of Six Sigma, Lean and Kaizen Continuous Improvement methodology.
- Strong and consistent approach to implementing processes.
- Familiarity with operating metrics to drive performance.
- SAP experience preferred or experience with a similar ERP system.
