Career Area
Supply Chain and Logistics
Compensation Grade
21
Job Title
Manufacturing Logistics Engineer
Salary
£35,119 + Dependent Upon Experience
Location
Springvale facility, Belfast, NI
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave
* Up to 10% Bonus
* Contributory pension scheme – Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 6%
* Contributory share scheme – Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
* Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
What You Will Do
* Warehouse storage design & manufacturing point-of-use (POU) design
* Machinery & equipment design and procurement
* Workforce & equipment planning
* Design and implement successful logistics solutions, utilizing technical and soft skills.
* Implementing and sustaining significant improvements in internal logistics
* Analysing material flow, creating process maps, and warehouse layout designs
* Work with manufacturing engineers to trial new concepts of material delivery
* Work with quality assurance to maximise handling efficiency whilst maintaining product quality
* Developing working practices and operational policies across different areas such as goods inwards, POU use replenishment and outbound dispatch.
* Developing a plan for every part, monitoring and optimising lineside and material feed processes in and out of the factory.
* Presenting technical logistics information in local and stakeholder meetings.
Skills You Will Demonstrate
Logistics Management
Level Working Knowledge
* Coordinate logistics activities to ensure timely and cost-effective movement of materials and supplies across multiple departments.
* Support logistics tracking systems to improve visibility and accuracy in the movement of goods.
* Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements in all logistics and shipping activities.
Lean Manufacturing
Level Basic Understanding
* Support process improvement initiatives by identifying and documenting waste in production workflows using basic Lean tools such as 5S and value stream mapping.
* Apply Lean thinking to administrative processes, helping to eliminate redundant steps and improve efficiencies.
* Contribute to standard work documentation efforts, ensuring consistency and clarity
Collaborating
Level Working Knowledge
* Collaborate with team members to identify non-value-added activities and propose simple process improvements aligned with Lean principles.
* Participate in cross-functional meetings to align logistics planning with production and procurement strategies.
Problem Management Process
Level Working Knowledge
* Assist in analyzing logistics data to identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements for smoother operations.
Top Candidates may demonstrate some of the following skills
Experience as Logistics Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer
* Proven track record in optimizing logistics processes and manufacturing workflows.
Strong PC Skills
* Proficient in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
* Competent in PowerPoint for creating impactful presentations.
* Experienced in AutoCAD for designing and visualizing layouts.
Point of Use Design in Industrial Assembly Environments
* Skilled in designing workstations and assembly lines for optimal workflow and ergonomics.
* Ability to implement lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity.
Additional Info
* This role benefits from a 4-day week, Monday through Thursday in the facility in Springvale, Belfast.
What You Will Get
Within this role you will get a great opportunity to work in a team of like-minded individuals, solving a wide variety of engineering problems to help shape products at Caterpillar.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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