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Novi, Michigan, United States
Hybrid
Job Description:
You will partner closely with Sales, Operations, Finance and Network Optimization to support Lineage’s new business pursuits and a capital spend program of over $1B annually. As the design engineer for this critical business function, you will need to be highly effective at facilitating and leading cross-functional teams and building strong working relationships with functional and operating leaders at all levels.
This is a HYBRID role, expected 2-3 days per week onsite in Novi, MI.
Job Functions:
Support new business pursuits by reviewing RFP documents, understanding objectives, developing questions to clarify gaps and creating initial hypothesis specific to a specific solution design that solves our customer's needs & delivers unique value
Data validation, cleansing, profiling, baseline development & defining scenarios to model
Calculating labor, equipment, facility and expense requirements based on warehousing design assumptions
Develop and utilize pricing models to determine the overall financial effectiveness of potential capital projects and dedicated customer solutions
Lead internal reviews of pricing model and the construction of customer pricing
Support internal team with solution review presentations and design validation meetings
Work with operations and project team to validate that designs are implemented as planned such that the intended value and efficiency are realized by internal and external customer
Support and contribute to the development of improved engineering standards, methods and tools to ensure industry best practices
Perform work, time, and efficiency studies to ensure that labor requirements are being properly defined
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or equivalent education and experience. Master’s Degree in related field, preferred.
A minimum of five years’ experience in the Warehousing and/or Manufacturing industry (e.g., Industrial Engineering, Warehouse Operations) with a preference for cold storage experience.
Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Power BI or equivalent data analysis and visualization software skills a plus.
Strong analytical skills (both qualitative and quantitative), including the ability to solve practical problems and analyze processes for improvement.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information crisply and succinctly.
Comfort working in a hands-on, highly engaged environment and willingness to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility along with a strong work ethic and bias for action.
Ability to work independently, develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work.
Knowledge of warehouse management operations, warehouse types, material handling solutions and automation types such as: powered industrial truck (PIT) applications; racking and other storage solution designs, packaging equipment; conveyor and sortation equipment; and other automation solutions (e.g. AS/RS).
Estimated travel 10-20%
Company Overview:
At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Lineage Logistics is the industry’s leading innovator in temperature-controlled supply chain and logistics. Lineage’s expertise in end-to-end logistical solutions, its unrivaled real estate network, and its use of technology combine to promote food safety, increase distribution efficiency, advance sustainability, lessen environmental impact, and minimize supply chain waste. As a result, Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In pursuit of this shared purpose we are working to build a world class Solutions Design team.
Lineage Team Members:
Lead with our core values: Safe, Trust, Respect, Innovation, Bold, Servant Leadership
Continually meet internal and external customer expectations through collaborative teamwork and a willingness to help and support others
Commit to a culture of safety, promote a safe work environment through personal actions and identification of any safety concerns
Demonstrate a natural curiosity about the business and take initiative to continually improve performance and work processes through feedback, problem solving and innovation.
Why Lineage?
This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.
Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.
Benefits
Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.
