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Process Engineer - Warehouse & In-Plant Logistics

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Process Engineer to design, implement, stabilize, and continuously improve warehouse and in-plant logistics operations for an automotive manufacturing project. The candidate should have strong experience in automotive warehousing and a drive for optimizing material flow to enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and optimize end-to-end warehouse and in-plant logistics processes.
Develop and maintain PFEP (Plan for Every Part), material flow maps, and process layouts.
Define standard operating procedures (SOPs) for various logistics functions including receiving, unloading, GRN, putaway, replenishment, and line feeding.
Conduct time studies, work measurements, manpower planning, and productivity improvement projects.
Drive warehouse layout optimization, storage planning, and material handling equipment utilization.
Implement FIFO, FEFO, Kanban, supermarket, milk-run, and lean logistics concepts.
Coordinate with Operations, Production, Quality, Planning, and 3PL teams for uninterrupted material flow.
Monitor warehouse KPIs including productivity, inventory accuracy, line feeding adherence, and operational efficiency.
Lead continuous improvement, Kaizen, 5S, cost reduction, and process standardization initiatives.
Support SAP/WMS transaction compliance and inventory control activities.

Requirements:

B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical, Industrial, Production, Automobile) or MBA in Operations/Supply Chain.
5-10 years of relevant experience in warehouse operations and in-plant logistics.
Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and material flow engineering principles.
Hands-on experience with receiving, GRN, putaway, picking, replenishment, kitting, and sequencing.
Proficiency in SAP/WMS and advanced MS Excel skills.
Experience in manpower planning, MHE planning, and warehouse layout design.
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the automotive OEM, Tier-1, CKD/SKD, or Contract Logistics sectors.
Knowledge of PFEP, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, JIT/JIS, Milk Run methodologies.
Familiarity with MOST, time study techniques, and productivity analysis.
Previous experience in leading Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
Employee wellness programs and activities.
Access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

Process Engineer- Warehouse & In-Plant Logistics