Associate Distribution Engineer

About the Role

The Associate Distribution Engineer is responsible for providing entry-level engineering support for distribution facilities to control costs, implement process changes, and maintain business systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Processes
• Apply engineering principles to identify gaps and improvement opportunities for operational activities.
• Follow standard processes and procedures in compliance with applicable regulations and customer requirements.
• Contribute to revisions of methods of operation, equipment layout, or facility layout to increase production or improve standards.
• Under supervision, perform day-to-day procedures and solutions to achieve measurable process improvements by defining, designing, and implementing continuous improvement programs.
• Provide information for KPI reporting for management review, ensure action, and control.
• Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine staff requirements, production standards, and procedure improvements.
• Contribute to standard operating procedures in distribution operations to ensure employee safety and understanding for optimal performance.
• Business Systems
• Support the implementation of new/upgraded software and applications to assist or automate processes.
• Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of Warehouse Mgmt. Systems and Labor mgmt. software.
• Project Support
• Apply entry-level technical knowledge to complete small projects per defined scope, budget, and schedule.
• Purchase equipment and software.
• Engage with distribution employees through training and presentations on new equipment, technology, or process changes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Warehouse Mgmt. Systems
• Labor mgmt. software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, and/or Supply Chain.
• Experience/Internships in the Distribution, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Transportation, and/or Supply Chain Logistics industry.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build effective partnerships, systems, and change implementation skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to contribute to changing current processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to read, interpret, and draw accurate conclusions from technical or business material.
• Effectively communicate and present data to influence all audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities.
• Ability to lead resources and provide technical guidance to meet project objectives.
• Ability to formulate conclusions and recommendations using facts and data, business analysis, deductive reasoning, and sound judgment.

Working Conditions: Normal distribution center/office environment. Some travel may be required.

Position will be located in Rockford, Michigan; however, a few days per week will be working at the Howard City, Michigan Distribution Center.