Manager Logistics Engineering in Normal
Job Description
Job Title: Technical Integration Manager
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Pay rate: $54.38 - $71.91/hr.
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Location: Normal, IL
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Zip Code: 61761
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Duration: 12 Months
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Start Date: Right Away
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Keywords: #NormalJobs; #IntegrationManagerjobs;
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\n We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $54.38 - $71.91/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law
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ONOvervi
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ewThe Material Flow Engineering Manager at Client is a critical leadership role responsible for designing, optimizing, and executing the end-to-end material supply chain, from external suppliers directly to the assembly line. The primary goal is to ensure material availability to meet high-volume production targets while maintaining efficiency and safety. This role requires a technical leader capable of navigating ambiguity, driving cross-functional strategy, and implementing "first-principles" engineering solutions across the global footprin
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ies● Advanced Automation and AI Strate
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gy:○ Lead automation of supply chain logistics and high-impact projects that bridge the gap between physical logistics and digital intelligen
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ce.○ Leverage Artificial Intelligence and advanced automation to predict bottlenecks before they happen and optimize throughput in real-ti
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me.○ Direct the deployment and integration of material handling automation, including Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Automated Storage and Retrieval Syst
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ems(ASRS), and conveyor syste
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ms.● Strategy and Optimizati
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on:○ Lead the development, modeling, and analysis of material flow strategies (e.
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g.,sequencing, batching, storage) to achieve optimal cost, space utilization, and throughp
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ut.○ Develop models to analyze the cost, throughput, and space factors for part sequencing, material batching, intermediate storage locations, and other material flow strategi
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es.● Data & Systems Architectu
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re:○ Oversee the optimization and maintenance of cross-functional databases to ensure d
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ataintegrity for material tracking and inventory contr
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ol.○ Collaborate with IT to architect and implement digital systems tailored to support evolv
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ingoperational requiremen
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ts.○ Configure control cycles and logic for FLP and PACE systems to automate mater
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ialreplenishment triggers. (Client softwa
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re)○ Strategize IT hardware requirements and oversee the deployment of technol
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ogyinterfaces across the production flo
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or.● Engineering & Layout Desi
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gn:○ Oversee the creation of efficient, Lean, and safe factory layouts and material flow pla
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ns,covering all processes from receiving through delivery to the production li
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ne.○ Design high-efficiency warehouse layouts, including kitting cells, AGV pathways, and optimized material supply rout
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es.○ Specify and integrate material handling assets, including tuggers, AGVs, forklift and custom-engineered racking syste
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ms.○ Partner with Manufacturing Engineering (MEs) to engineer material delivery solutions (dollies, lift tables, GFRs) that align with specific packaging ergonomi
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cs.○ Engage with the Continuous Improvement (CI) team to prototype innovative equipment and optimize process cycle tim
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es.● Resource & Project Manageme
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nt:○ Manage cross-functional project teams, vendor relationships (LLP), and project timelines to successfully deliver on safety, quality, and production metri
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cs.○ Conduct data-driven workload analysis to determine precise Headcount (HC) requirements and labor allocati
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on.○ Lead formal 'buy-off' procedures with Operations to ensure new processes meet safety, ergonomic, and throughput standar
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ds.○ Drive project momentum through weekly status reporting, cross-functional alignment meetings, and proactive bottleneck escalati
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on.● Documentation & Standard Wo
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rk:○ Author comprehensive Work Instructions (SOPs) and Job Cards to standardize tasks and minimize process variati
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on.○ Provide subject matter expertise during the conceptual phases of new projects to ensure 'Design for Logistics' principles are appli
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\n Required Qualificat
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ions● Experience: preferably of 5 to 10 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing OEM"s, logistics, or supply chain engineering, with at least 5 years in a formal supervisory or leader
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shipcapac
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ity.● Education: Bachelor"s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related fi
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eld.● Technical Proficie
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ncy:○ 2+ years" experience with data-based development of end-to-end supply chain, logistics, and/or material flow processes for high volume, high complexity production or logistics facilit
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ies.○ Demonstrated skill in CAD software (AutoCAD) for layout planning, including 2+ years" experie
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nce.○ Strong capability in data analysis tools (Excel/Google Sheets) and analytical ability to break down complex problems and data sets to derive meaningful, actionable resu
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lts.○ Hands-on experience with key manufacturing and logistics systems, suc
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h asManufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
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, orWarehouse Management Systems (W
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MS).● Core Skills: Exceptional analytical abilities, proven leadership qualities, and strong communication skills necessary to navigate and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment characterized by ambigu
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ity.
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tions● An MBA or Master's de
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gree.● Experience working with Yard Management Systems (
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YMS).● Experience with modeling or simulation software (Flexsim, AnyLogic, etc.) and data visualiz
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ationtools (MS Powe
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rBI).● Ability to understand Engineering and Design direction and provide focused supply-
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chainsolutions accordi
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ngly.
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