Senior Principal Lead Engineer, Material Flow & Inventory Control

Senior Principal Lead Engineer, Material Flow & Inventory Control

Location: Richmond, VA

This position is accountable for all inbound material, inventory control, accuracy and production material flow to support the manufacturing of refrigerated display cases. Must display strong analytical skills and good business acumen as well as a passion for making a difference in the business. The right candidate will have the ability to drive processes across a system, see trends and analyze data. The Material flow & Inventory control Principal will work with a team of specialists to optimize inventory storage, availability, material presentation and delivery to production lines, Kanban locations. This role will oversee receiving, warehousing, and production replenishment. This position will also require close collaboration with the quality, purchasing and production scheduling teams to ensure proper component availability. Will have 3-5 direct reports.

What you will be responsible for in this role:

• Conduct analysis and investigations of considerable complexity pertaining to the development and implementation of efficient material flow including automated systems, conveyors, RFID of new manufacturing operations, major production activities, exploration of product and/or process problems.
• Create visual representations of material flow and design optimum PFEP, to create optimal flow through the three facilities.
• Design and control work processes used to facilitate the accomplishment of organizational plans as they pertain to inventory control and material flow.
• Analyze current performance metrics and develop effective leading metric ones improve performance using six sigma methodology and lean principles.
• Design and implement a world class inventory management system that seamlessly integrates with the Lean Manufacturing process/techniques.
• Conduct deep dive analysis using A3 and six sigma methodology to investigate WIP accuracy gaps and develop countermeasures.
• Provide necessary leadership and training to build and maintain a strong inventory management team. Writes and maintains departmental work instructions and maintains departmental training documentation.
• Develop a process to ensure material flow to the final assembly is aligned with the pacemaker. Need to perform the VSM.
• Interfaces with other plant departments as required to maintain inventory accuracy and optimize material flow. Works with productions planners and material planners with Kanban systems, consignment programs and cycle counts. Remove material flow constraints through long-term sustainable corrective actions and solutions.
• Tracks inventory trends and reports to management on root cause analysis and problem-solving strategies. A primary objective is to ensure effective systems are in place to maximize material flow and minimize expenses.
• Develop effective KPIs to measure and improve team’s performance.
• Lead Kaizen improvement projects.
• Performs miscellaneous related duties and carries out special projects as assigned.

What are the basic qualifications?

• Master’s in supply chain management or another business-related field.
• 10-15 years of progressive experience in Opex projects, Lean Manufacturing, Material Flow.
• Minimum 10 years of experience leading a team.
• Needs to be an Industrial Engineer with proven experience.

What are the preferred qualifications?

• Strong knowledge of inventory management in a Lean Manufacturing Environment.
• Experience in different supply logistics environments and solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to coach and maintain effective relationships with staff members.
• An investigative nature with advanced math and technical skills.
• Six-Sigma Black Belt Certification or proven experience.
• Kaizen Project Experience or proven experience.

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It's our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It's our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

What's in it for you?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.