Logistics Engineer - 1819591 - Sunderland - £20-£30/hr Ltd Co. rate (888290)

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Logistics Engineer - 1819591
Sunderland, County Durham, England
£20-£30/hr Ltd Co. rate

We seek a Logistics Planning Engineer for an on-going contract based in Peterlee, County Durham.

THE COMPANY:

Caterpillar Articulated Trucks is located in Peterlee (County Durham). The facility"s manufacturing activities utilise the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology, and a "state of the art" paint plant along with rigorous attention to quality. Machines are shipped from the site to customers around the world, typically used in the aggregates and mining industries.

THE ROLE:

To develop and execute a Plan for Every Part (PFEP), maximising logistics process efficiency through the elimination of waste, driving cost reduction by evaluating total cost of ownership (TCO) and applying 6 Sigma methodology and lean guiding principles.
To provide safe, ergonomic solutions and support to existing product and processes, as well as supporting ongoing CPPD teams and NPI programs.
A key function within the Supply Chain Planning and Logistics team, responsible for deploying the Supply Chain Planning Process, which develops a Plan for Every Part (PFEP). This includes assigning parts to cost effective business processes and material flow paths, developing packaging solutions, optimisation of transport, and implementing effective replenishment methods including pull systems. Requiring strong collaboration skills applied throughout the supply chain and operations, this role is also required to support line layout development to enable safe and ergonomic presentation of materials at point of use. The Logistics Planning Engineer uses PFEP analytical and web tools, maintains data integrity, and is instrumental in identifying continuous improvement opportunities within the Supply Chain.
Other key responsibilities include supporting ongoing NPI programs through active participation within various CPPD teams. The role also requires commitment to the Business Transformation Process, Caterpillar Production Systems and 6 Sigma Projects.

THE PERSON:

Graduate qualification in Supply Chain and/or Logistics Mgt (Equivalent Experience will be considered).
Experience of packaging design and solutions.
Knowledge of lean principles/ Caterpillar Production Systems.
Experience of 6 Sigma methodology, project management and continuous improvement processes.
Experience in the application of lean tools including waste elimination, value stream mapping, problem solving, process flow analysis and 5S.
Ability to analyse data, and drive root cause corrective action opportunities.
Good level of computer skills, and user experience of Supply Chain systems and processes.

THE BENEFITS:

This is a contracting position with a pay rate between £20.00 to £30.00/hr Ltd Co dependent on experience.

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Your CV will be forwarded to Les Hines at Jonathan Lee Recruitment, who will treat it in the strictest confidence and keep you closely informed on the progress of your application.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.