Process Engineer (Distribution Center)

Req ID 63568 | Hebron, KY, United States

About the Team: 
We are looking for a Distribution Process Engineer at our Hebron, KY location. The Distribution Process Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing and reviewing the procedures and equipment involved in the distribution process. The primary duties include researching automation techniques, testing new systems for efficiency and planning factory layouts to optimize production. The Distribution Engineer works under the Operations and Engineering Manager. Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative
 
What you can look forward to Distribution Process Engineer

• Support the Outbound Packing and Warehousing
• Projects to reduce quality risks and PPM
• Analysis of picking and packing processes to understand opportunities for improvement
• Supporting SAP or ERP system enhancements with remote developers
• Ensures measurable Continuous Improvement savings
• Drives and supports the technical change management process by implementing and advising on "future state" solutions
• Uses lean principles to streamline processes and achieve cost savings goals set forward for the site
• Working with key stakeholders across the enterprise to drive business and technical requirements and translate into projects.
• Re-engineering processes to eliminate waste and drive resource efficiency.
• Establishes data governance to ensure proper management of key master data that drives business performance.
• Identify gaps between processes and system requirements and relay those to operational team
• Guide on best practices both for systems and process
• Support and manage projects to further engineering process/systems goals
• Ensure existing systems are working efficiently and effectively; assisting users with how to use the systems when needed
• Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. May be informal team leader
• As a skilled specialist, completes tasks in resourceful and effective ways
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and determines the process by which to meet goals
• Frequently interacts with peers and customers to exchange or present complex or technical information

Your profile as Distribution Process Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science or an IT related field or related work experience
• Minimum of 2 years distribution experience, preferred
• Subject matter expert in SAP ECC environment.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently or in teams
• Ability to lead teams. foster team engagements and coordinate team member efforts
• Able to manage several projects at one time
• Must be a motivated, self-starter

Physical demands:  
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools; or controls; reach with hands and arms; ascend stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear taste or smell.  The associate must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Work Environment:  
While performing the duties of the job, the associate is exposed to an office atmosphere with and manufacturing/lab.
 

Why you should choose ZF at Hebron, KY?

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Time
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Process Engineer (Distribution Center) and apply now!

Contact

Bethany Vijayakumar

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. 

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. 

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