Manager, Material Flow Engineering

Overview

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and develop a team of material flow engineers, providing direction, mentorship, and performance management.
• Define and execute material flow strategies aligned with production, logistics, and business goals.
• Drive continuous improvement culture across material flow and warehouse operations.

Design & Optimization

• Oversee the design and implementation of material flow processes, storage systems, and line-side delivery solutions.
• Ensure efficient and scalable material movement across factory and sub-assembly lines.
• Optimize layouts, storage concepts, and flow strategies to support volume ramp-up and new program launches.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with logistics, manufacturing, production planning, warehouse operations, and equipment design teams.
• Align on operational requirements and ensure seamless execution of material flow solutions.
• Act as a key interface between engineering and operations.

Operational Excellence & Cost Efficiency

• Deploy performance tracking tools (KPIs, audits, dashboards) to monitor material flow efficiency.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and optimize costs.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Project Ownership

• Drive end-to-end execution of material flow projects, including timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication.
• Lead greenfield and expansion projects, ensuring best-in-class material flow system implementation.
• Communicate progress, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership.

Education

• Bachelor s degree (B.S./B.Tech.) in Industrial Engineering or related field.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in the automotive industry (mandatory).
• 6+ years of experience in Material Flow Engineering, including leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience with SKD and CBU programs.
• Strong background in greenfield project execution within OEM or Tier 1 environments.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of material flow design, warehouse operations, and supply chain systems.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, time & motion studies, and change management.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and AutoCAD.
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., FlexSim or equivalent) is preferred.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a hands-on approach.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.