Logistics Specialist/Engineer | Summerville, South Carolina

Direct hire | Onsite

Kelly® Engineering is seeking a Logistics Specialist/Engineer for a direct hire position for their client in Summerville, SC. Our client is a global automotive supplier.

In this role, the Logistics Specialist/Engineer will analyze and implement improvement initiatives related to the company supply chain receiving to inbound and manage outbound capacities. They will design, specifies, and implement material flow and storage improvements based on Lean Manufacturing methodologies and processes to optimize productivity and reduce costs associated with material movements for incoming, in-process, storage, and outbound transportation of materials.

Functions

• Work to continually improve flow of parts to achieve better cycle times and reduced costs through optimization of material flow with suppliers, partners, and customers

• Approve and maintain all applicable PFEP data and records in both a database and ERP system

• Establish, maintain, and communicate material flow specifications

• Investigate material flow issues and coordinate resolution both internally and externally

• Coordinate optimized material flow processes with consideration of impact to other departments

• Develop and maintain KPIs to measure and improve material flow to production and along the external supply chain.

• Provide cost estimates for material handling activity for new program quotes

• Support and contribute to lean manufacturing practices such as 5S, Kanban, poka-yoke, Kaizen, visual management, 1-piece flow, etc.

• Recommend and plan material handling and equipment as appropriate

• Keep management abreast of progress, developments, and pending issues

• Ensure maintenance of quality standards in compliance with TS16949

• Perform special projects as needed

• Provide training to personnel as needed

• All employees are responsible for having an awareness and understanding of the company commitment to ISO 14001

• Deliver work purchases on time to meet customer / internal project milestones.

• Coordinate selection and design of packaging containers with suppliers, customers, and logistics partners (returnable and expendable)

• Develop and maintain metrics to measure and improve material flow to production

• Provide cost estimates for material handling activity for new program quotes

Experience

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies, material handling, and warehouse equipment and storage techniques

• Prior experience with the efficient, on-time delivery of raw materials from an off-site warehouse to a production facility

• Prior experience working with SAP

• Prior experience in the automotive industry

• Familiarity with AIAG Standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management / Logistics

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)

• Relatively high level of analytical and problem-solving ability

• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others

• Must be self-directed, self-motivated, and have the ability to work independently as well as an integral member of a team

• Demonstrated understanding of MS Office software including Word, Excel, Visio, MS Project

• Ability to walk/move about a 500,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility: 90% of the time

Benefits

• PTO and holiday pay

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401k with company match and 100% vested on day 1

Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.