{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6c7452fc0e422b38e393ea1e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6c7452fc0e422b38e393ea1e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6c7452fc0e422b38e393ea1e","title":"Material Flow Engineering Manager","description":"OverviewThe Material Flow Engineering Manager at Company 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 footprint. Key Responsibilities● Advanced Automation and AI Strategy:○ Lead automation of supply chain logistics and high-impact projects that bridge the gap between physical logistics and digital intelligence.○ Leverage Artificial Intelligence and advanced automation to predict bottlenecks before they happen and optimize throughput in real-time.○ Direct the deployment and integration of material handling automation, including Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), and conveyor systems.● Strategy and Optimization:○ Lead the development, modeling, and analysis of material flow strategies (e.g., sequencing, batching, storage) to achieve optimal cost, space utilization, and throughput.○ Develop models to analyze the cost, throughput, and space factors for part sequencing, material batching, intermediate storage locations, and other material flow strategies.● Data & Systems Architecture:○ Oversee the optimization and maintenance of cross-functional databases to ensure data integrity for material tracking and inventory control.○ Collaborate with IT to architect and implement digital systems tailored to support evolving operational requirements.○ Configure control cycles and logic for FLP and PACE systems to automate material replenishment triggers. (Company software)○ Strategize IT hardware requirements and oversee the deployment of technology interfaces across the production floor.● Engineering & Layout Design:○ Oversee the creation of efficient, Lean, and safe factory layouts and material flow plans, covering all processes from receiving through delivery to the production line.○ Design high-efficiency warehouse layouts, including kitting cells, AGV pathways, and optimized material supply routes.○ Specify and integrate material handling assets, including tuggers, AGVs, forklift and custom-engineered racking systems.○ Partner with Manufacturing Engineering (MEs) to engineer material delivery solutions (dollies, lift tables, GFRs) that align with specific packaging ergonomics.○ Engage with the Continuous Improvement (CI) team to prototype innovative equipment and optimize process cycle times.● Resource & Project Management:○ Manage cross-functional project teams, vendor relationships (LLP), and project timelines to successfully deliver on safety, quality, and production metrics.○ Conduct data-driven workload analysis to determine precise Headcount (HC) requirements and labor allocation.○ Lead formal 'buy-off' procedures with Operations to ensure new processes meet safety, ergonomic, and throughput standards.○ Drive project momentum through weekly status reporting, cross-functional alignment meetings, and proactive bottleneck escalation.● Documentation & Standard Work:○ Author comprehensive Work Instructions (SOPs) and Job Cards to standardize tasks and minimize process variation.○ Provide subject matter expertise during the conceptual phases of new projects to ensure Design for Logistics' principles are applied.Required Qualifications● 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 leadershipcapacity.● Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.Technical Proficiency:○ 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 facilities.○ Demonstrated skill in CAD software (AutoCAD) for layout planning, including 2+ years' experience.○ Strong capability in data analysis tools (Excel/Google Sheets) and analytical ability to break down complex problems and data sets to derive meaningful, actionable results.○ Hands-on experience with key manufacturing and logistics systems, such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).● 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 ambiguity.Preferred Qualifications● An MBA or Master's degree.● Experience working with Yard Management Systems (YMS).● Experience with modeling or simulation software (Flexsim, AnyLogic, etc.) and data visualization tools (MS PowerBI).","company":"Premier Staffing Solution","rawCompany":"premier staffing solution","city":"Normal","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-07-29T11:22:05.621Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"493110","title":"General Warehousing and Storage","slug":"general-warehousing-and-storage"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"333922","title":"Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"conveyor-and-conveying-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Material Flow Engineering Manager","description":"OverviewThe Material Flow Engineering Manager at Company 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 footprint. Key Responsibilities● Advanced Automation and AI Strategy:○ Lead automation of supply chain logistics and high-impact projects that bridge the gap between physical logistics and digital intelligence.○ Leverage Artificial Intelligence and advanced automation to predict bottlenecks before they happen and optimize throughput in real-time.○ Direct the deployment and integration of material handling automation, including Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), and conveyor systems.● Strategy and Optimization:○ Lead the development, modeling, and analysis of material flow strategies (e.g., sequencing, batching, storage) to achieve optimal cost, space utilization, and throughput.○ Develop models to analyze the cost, throughput, and space factors for part sequencing, material batching, intermediate storage locations, and other material flow strategies.● Data & Systems Architecture:○ Oversee the optimization and maintenance of cross-functional databases to ensure data integrity for material tracking and inventory control.○ Collaborate with IT to architect and implement digital systems tailored to support evolving operational requirements.○ Configure control cycles and logic for FLP and PACE systems to automate material replenishment triggers. (Company software)○ Strategize IT hardware requirements and oversee the deployment of technology interfaces across the production floor.● Engineering & Layout Design:○ Oversee the creation of efficient, Lean, and safe factory layouts and material flow plans, covering all processes from receiving through delivery to the production line.○ Design high-efficiency warehouse layouts, including kitting cells, AGV pathways, and optimized material supply routes.○ Specify and integrate material handling assets, including tuggers, AGVs, forklift and custom-engineered racking systems.○ Partner with Manufacturing Engineering (MEs) to engineer material delivery solutions (dollies, lift tables, GFRs) that align with specific packaging ergonomics.○ Engage with the Continuous Improvement (CI) team to prototype innovative equipment and optimize process cycle times.● Resource & Project Management:○ Manage cross-functional project teams, vendor relationships (LLP), and project timelines to successfully deliver on safety, quality, and production metrics.○ Conduct data-driven workload analysis to determine precise Headcount (HC) requirements and labor allocation.○ Lead formal 'buy-off' procedures with Operations to ensure new processes meet safety, ergonomic, and throughput standards.○ Drive project momentum through weekly status reporting, cross-functional alignment meetings, and proactive bottleneck escalation.● Documentation & Standard Work:○ Author comprehensive Work Instructions (SOPs) and Job Cards to standardize tasks and minimize process variation.○ Provide subject matter expertise during the conceptual phases of new projects to ensure Design for Logistics' principles are applied.Required Qualifications● 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 leadershipcapacity.● Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.Technical Proficiency:○ 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 facilities.○ Demonstrated skill in CAD software (AutoCAD) for layout planning, including 2+ years' experience.○ Strong capability in data analysis tools (Excel/Google Sheets) and analytical ability to break down complex problems and data sets to derive meaningful, actionable results.○ Hands-on experience with key manufacturing and logistics systems, such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).● 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 ambiguity.Preferred Qualifications● An MBA or Master's degree.● Experience working with Yard Management Systems (YMS).● Experience with modeling or simulation software (Flexsim, AnyLogic, etc.) and data visualization tools (MS PowerBI).","datePosted":"2026-07-29T11:22:05.621Z","dateModified":"2026-07-29T11:22:05.621Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Premier Staffing Solution","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Normal","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"6c7452fc0e422b38e393ea1e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6c7452fc0e422b38e393ea1e"}}