Material Flow Engineer

Job Description

The Material Flow Engineer is a key position within Moen that will focus on improving Distribution and Transportation operation by analyzing and planning process improvements within work flow, space requirements and material handling equipment. The position will reside in Kinston, NC and travel to other sites as required.

• Work with Distribution, Transportation, and Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams to identify and implement process, material flow or cost savings initiatives as well as oversee the design, approval and implementation of capital investments to Distribution and Transportation operations.
• Recommend and implement policies, practices and methods for improving safety, operational efficiency, storage and waste reduction.
• Provide lean training (i.e. 5S, Kaizen, standardized work, error-proofing, visual signals, TPM,etc.) and facilitateimprovement events as needed.
• Analyze and establish work measurement programs to develop standards for work force utilization and overall facility operation.
• Develop future state facility layouts in CAD, material flow and operational plans.
• Generate, modify and trouble-shoot conveyor, carousel, labeler or other material handling equipment. Support and provide technical knowledge and skills to the appropriate team(s).
• Serve as the process owner for ensuring accuracy oftime studies, value stream maps and develop strategies for task and/or process changes as needed to drive improvements to the business.
• Interface with Distribution, Component Warehousing, Manufacturing and other internal or external functions as required developing plans that facilitate material flow improvements.
• Document, provide, and maintain standard work instructions for material associates.
• Assist in developing management systems for cost analysis, financial planning and job evaluations as required.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Industrial Management or a related discipline is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience is required.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project; prior SAP experience is preferred.
• Ability to read, understand and generate CAD drawings as well as navigate and utilize plant floor layouts.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts as they relate to the management of inventories and release schedules.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Additional Information

Fortune Brands' Global Plumbing Group (GPG) is a multi-brand plumbing business that is inspiring people by designing beautiful experiences with water. GPG's trusted brands include Moen and the House of Rohl portfolio. We welcome you to visit the Moen.com and HouseofRohl.com websites to learn more about us and why we are a top workplace.

Fortune Brands' GPG is an equal opportunity employer. GPG evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Fortune Brands' GPG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please send an e-mail to [emailprotected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information