Rittal manufactures the world's leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density climate control, and power management systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications. Rittal's off-the-shelf standard, modified standard, and custom-engineered products are known throughout the world as high-quality, affordable solutions for practically any industrial or IT infrastructure application - from single enclosures to comprehensive systems.
We are currently seeking a Logistics Engineer for our Urbana, Ohio location.
The primary focus of this position is to support operations and provide analytical assessments of Material flow-storage types, Master data, Material Master, assessments of logistics processes and initiatives. Customer packaging and shipping requirements into Rittal Corporation systems and lead process improvements across the logistics and supply chain networks.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Development and implementation of logistics and warehousing strategies that deliver competitive advantages to Rittal LLC. Optimization of processes and equipment.
- Drive projects and process improvements utilizing best project management practices to achieve strategic goals and KPIs.
- Develops and implements processes and procedures for the Warehouse.
- Continuous improvement of material handling processes.
- Design of finished goods warehouse storage facility for optimum process efficiency.
- Support and drive activities around operational excellence through cross-functional, team-based projects.
- Specify and acquire capital equipment purchases.
- Support product development activities to specify robust packaging requirements for Rittal Corporation products.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering PREFERRED
- 3-5 years of logistics/warehouse experience a REQUIRED
- Lean manufacturing knowledge: Lean Six Sigma a PLUS
- Procurement and materials management experience a PLUS
- Knowledge of the ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) a PLUS
- Experience leading and working in cross functional teams
- Proficiency in warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office suite required
- Willingness to travel domestically
What we offer is an opportunity to be a part of a team that helps aid and support our employees nationally. Our goal is to create a safe work environment that our employees can trust us to deliver quality products on time. We enjoy all the benefits of a Global Company growing in the US.
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What We Do
Rittal North America LLC is the U.S. subsidiary of Rittal GmbH & Co. KG in Germany and was founded in Springfield, Ohio in 1982. Its parent company, Rittal, was started in Germany in 1961 and has grown to include offices in more than 70 countries and manufacturing facilities on 4 continents.
Rittal North America LLC's U.S. Headquarters, located in suburban Chicago, Illinois, is a state-of-the-art facility that serves as a customer training center, including expanded teaching resources, product testing facilities and a large-scale product showroom where customers can have a hands-on experience with the entire Rittal System. Rittal North America LLC's manufacturing center of excellence facility in Urbana, Ohio, consists of more than a half-million square feet of space to ensure that customers' production and stocking requirements are fully met. Lastly, Rittal North America LLC's distribution centers in Georgia, Texas and Nevada enable Rittal to meet the needs of its customers quickly and reliably.
Situated on a 105-acre campus, Rittal North America LLC's manufacturing facility is filled with state-of-the-art equipment and processes, and contains in-house engineering and modification services, as well as the longest non-automotive paint line in North America, stretching more than 3 miles within the confines of the factory. The on-site warehouse is outfitted with an 8-story Automated Storage & Retrieval System.
Rittal manufactures the world's leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks and accessories, including high efficiency, high density climate control and power management systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications. Rittal's off-the-shelf standard, modified standard and custom-engineered products are known throughout the world as high quality, affordable solutions for practically any industrial or IT infrastructure application - from single enclosures to comprehensive systems.
Rittal is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified.
