About the role

The Material Flow Engineering Manager designs and optimizes end-to-end material supply chains to ensure production efficiency and material availability. This role involves leading automation projects, managing factory layouts, and utilizing data-driven strategies to improve throughput and logistics performance.

What they look for

Supply chain engineering Material flow optimization Automation strategy Artificial intelligence Logistics management CAD software AutoCAD Data analysis Manufacturing execution systems Warehouse management systems Lean manufacturing Project management Process improvement Factory layout design Cross-functional leadership Material requirements planning

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 5 to 10 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing or logistics. Proficiency in CAD software, data analysis tools, and manufacturing systems like MES or WMS is required.

Full description

The Material Flow Engineering Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for designing,

optimizing, and executing the end-to-end material supply chain, from external suppliers directly to the

assembly line. The primary goal is to ensure material availability to meet high-volume production targets

while maintaining efficiency and safety. This role requires a technical leader capable of navigating

ambiguity, driving cross-functional strategy, and implementing "first-principles" engineering solutions

across the global footprint.

Key Responsibilities

● Advanced Automation and AI Strategy:

○ Lead automation of supply chain logistics and high-impact projects that bridge the gap

between physical logistics and digital intelligence.

○ Leverage Artificial Intelligence and advanced automation to predict bottlenecks before

they happen and optimize throughput in real-time.

○ Direct the deployment and integration of material handling automation, including

Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems

(ASRS), and conveyor systems.

● Strategy and Optimization:

○ Lead the development, modeling, and analysis of material flow strategies (e.g.,

sequencing, batching, storage) to achieve optimal cost, space utilization, and throughput.

○ Develop models to analyze the cost, throughput, and space factors for part sequencing,

material batching, intermediate storage locations, and other material flow strategies.

● Data & Systems Architecture:

○ Oversee the optimization and maintenance of cross-functional databases to ensure data

integrity for material tracking and inventory control.

○ Collaborate with IT to architect and implement digital systems tailored to support evolving

operational requirements.

○ Configure control cycles and logic for FLP and PACE systems to automate material

replenishment triggers.

○ Strategize IT hardware requirements and oversee the deployment of technology

interfaces across the production floor.

● Engineering & Layout Design:

○ Oversee the creation of efficient, Lean, and safe factory layouts and material flow plans,

covering all processes from receiving through delivery to the production line.

○ Design high-efficiency warehouse layouts, including kitting cells, AGV pathways, and

optimized material supply routes.

○ Specify and integrate material handling assets, including tuggers, AGVs, forklift and

custom-engineered racking systems.

○ Partner with Manufacturing Engineering (MEs) to engineer material delivery solutions

(dollies, lift tables, GFRs) that align with specific packaging ergonomics.

○ Engage with the Continuous Improvement (CI) team to prototype innovative equipment

and optimize process cycle times.

● Resource & Project Management:

○ Manage cross-functional project teams, vendor relationships (LLP), and project timelines

to successfully deliver on safety, quality, and production metrics.

○ Conduct data-driven workload analysis to determine precise Headcount (HC)

requirements and labor allocation.

○ Lead formal 'buy-off' procedures with Operations to ensure new processes meet safety,

ergonomic, and throughput standards.

○ Drive project momentum through weekly status reporting, cross-functional alignment

meetings, and proactive bottleneck escalation.

● Documentation & Standard Work:

○ Author comprehensive Work Instructions (SOPs) and Job Cards to standardize tasks and

minimize process variation.

○ Provide subject matter expertise during the conceptual phases of new projects to ensure

'Design for Logistics' principles are applied.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

● Experience: preferably of 5 to 10 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing OEM’s,

logistics, or supply chain engineering, with at least 5 years in a formal supervisory or leadership

capacity.

● Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related

field.

● Technical Proficiency:

○ 2+ years’ experience with data-based development of end-to-end supply chain, logistics,

and/or material flow processes for high volume, high complexity production or logistics

facilities.

○ Demonstrated skill in CAD software (AutoCAD) for layout planning, including 2+ years’

experience.

○ Strong capability in data analysis tools (Excel/Google Sheets) and analytical ability to

break down complex problems and data sets to derive meaningful, actionable results.

○ Hands-on experience with key manufacturing and logistics systems, such as

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), or

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

● Core Skills: Exceptional analytical abilities, proven leadership qualities, and strong

communication skills necessary to navigate and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment