Material Handling & Packaging Assistant Manager
Core
Lead design, optimization, and continuous improvement of material handling and packaging systems to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective flow of CKD/UCKD materials while maximizing container utilization and supporting production requirements.
Role type
Assistant Manager, Material Handling & Packaging Engineering
Builds
Material handling systems, packaging solutions, and optimized part presentation for vehicle production lines
Domain
Automotive manufacturing, Logistics engineering, CKD/UCKD operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (material handling systems & packaging solutions)
Required skills
Material handling system design, Packaging engineering, Continuous improvement methodologies, Shopfloor team leadership, Lean manufacturing principles, Ergonomics and safety standards, Project management, Analytical problem-solving, KPI monitoring
Preferred skills
Automotive industry experience, CKD/UCKD operations knowledge, CPIM certification, Lean Six Sigma certification, Experience with new model launches
Technologies
Microsoft Office, Engineering/logistics analysis tools
Responsibilities
Lead material handling engineering activities for conveyor systems, storage solutions, and parts feeding layouts; Optimize material flow through unpacking, kitting, picking, and feeding processes; Develop packaging solutions to maximize Container Filling Ratio and Rack Filling Ratio; Manage packaging engineering activities including specifications and loop size control; Lead shopfloor operations and manage direct and semi-direct technicians; Monitor material handling performance and equipment reliability to reduce downtime
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership