Industrial Engineer

$70,000 - $83,000/Yr

Hti - Charleston, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charleston, SC

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

HTI is seeking a technical hands-on Industrial Engineer focused on material flow with a well-known automotive manufacturer specializing in Metris and Sprinter vans. This position will be focused on creating the most efficient way to get what is needed from the warehouse to the production line. The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for managing concepts that allow for appropriate levels of materials and stock supplies to be kept. This role supports Material Handling on the shop floor and aims to reduce processing time and manpower requirements by stabilizing and optimizing the process of receiving goods, storing, and delivering. The Industrial Engineer will monitor the flow of materials and products from suppliers throughout the organization, analyzing impacts to changes in market packaging or logistics processes and assessing their viability. The role also involves planning for future products down the line and implementing new initiatives. The engineer will analyze and develop logistics plans that affect production, warehousing, and inventory, while implementing Lean manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency. Additionally, the engineer will review procedures for material handling and inventory management to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize costs. Preparing presentations for management to explain complex problems and the timing associated with each topic is also a key responsibility. The engineer will propose and implement logistics standards, methods, and processes, and develop and implement processes to deliver products in more efficient ways. The role may involve providing guidance to less experienced specialists and participating in regularly scheduled team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage concepts that allow for appropriate levels of materials and stock supplies to be kept.
• Support Material Handling on the shop floor.
• Reduce processing time and manpower requirements by stabilizing and optimizing the process of receiving goods, storing, and delivering.
• Monitor the flow of materials and products from suppliers throughout the organization.
• Analyze impacts to changes in market packaging or logistics processes and assess their viability.
• Plan for future products down the line and implement new initiatives.
• Analyze and develop logistics plans that affect production, warehousing, and inventory.
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles.
• Review procedures for material handling and inventory management to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize costs.
• Prepare presentations for management explaining complex problems and timing associated with each topic.
• Propose and implement logistics standards, methods, and processes.
• Develop and implement processes to deliver product in more efficient ways.
• Analyze complex issues and implement solutions.
• Provide guidance to less experienced specialists.
• Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, logistics, or other related field is a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience (warehouse logistics in a manufacturing environment).
• ISO/IATF certified environment experience.
• Lean principles knowledge is preferred.
• Excellent computer skills & MRP system experience.

Benefits

• Full benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, 401K match, and more!
• Vehicle Lease Program
• Team member discount program
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Progressive PTO Plan