LEAN and Internal Logistics Developer for ABB Machines

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Västerås

LEAN and Internal Logistics Developer for ABB Machines
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This position reports to
Production Engineering Manager

Your role and responsibilities
Do you have a passion for Internal Logistics, LEAN, flows in production and optimizing processes? Ideal, do you also want to test yourself in a production with logistical challenges ranging from manufacturing/assembly in a one-piece flow to component manufacturing in a high-volume flow with most automated work content? Right now we are looking for a Logistics Developer for our unique factory in Västerås that manufactures large electric motors and generators with world-leading properties. In this role, you will be responsible for leading our strategic initiatives in intralogistics and LEAN and preparatory studies linked to logistics development. Our production is characterized by precision manufacturing in an industrially heavy environment where outstanding quality and delivery ability are key factors for competitiveness. You will have direct reporting to the Head of Production Development and work in a dynamic and cross-functional production environment. Since we are taking many new orders, we are increasing the number of employees at Machines. We have a production where professional pride permeates the daily operations. Your work will involve close collaboration with production managers, production planners, quality functions and other key stakeholders. Here you have a great opportunity to make a significant difference in our manufacturing process. With a high degree of collaboration and a varied workday, you'll be leading the way in driving efficiency and achieving outstanding results. Your responsibilities You will play a key role in driving the work on logistics strategy for the factory, including feasibility studies linked to logistics development initiatives You will have the main responsibility for optimizing the flow of key materials, including defining principles for material supply that best meet needs regarding volume, sequence, etc. The role includes overall driving for the development/setup of warehouse management systems (WMS) and its integration with other system solutions. Defining the packaging requirements for incoming materials is an important part of your role, working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure effective packaging solutions. In addition, you will be responsible for developing the day-to-day coordination to secure critical materiel deliveries, including solutions for third-party storage. You will also actively contribute to the development of key performance indica-tors (KPIs) for the supply chain, such as on-time delivery (OTD) and supplier requirements for on-time delivery (ROTD). Furthermore, you will drive initiatives to optimize inventory turnover, reduce material storage costs, and minimize costs for deviations, such as handling damage and defects in incoming materials.

Qualifications for the role

• You have 3-5 years of work experience from production development, LEAN or in-ternal logistics development in the manufacturing industry.
• We are looking for you who have a master's or bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• It is a merit to have good knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Experience in the application of industrial principles for material filling, including JIT, 2-bin, Kitting and Kanban is also meritorious.
• As a person, you are analytically inclined and have a problem-solving attitude
• Swedish is a strong merit and intermediate to advanced level of English is a requirement.
• We value teamwork and are looking for someone who has a positive attitude, takes great personal responsibility and is genuinely interested in continuous improvement and is driven by working data-driven.

More about us
The Large Motors and Generators division offers a comprehensive product range of large AC motors and generators. From general to bespoke designs, synchronous motors and high-voltage induction motors contribute to high efficiency, reliability and availabil-ity for all major industries and applications, including in some of the most difficult and demanding environments. The division also has a long history of designing and manu-facturing generators for many different industries such as power generation, maritime, oil and gas, mines, and data centers. Recruiting Manager Andreas Wallner, +46 706 39 89 47, is happy to answer your ques-tions. Union contact persons – Unionen: Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers: Håkan Sjöberg, +46 703 96 00 02; Leaders: Mats Wahlund, +46 767 69 80 80; Union: Kat-ja Saari, +46 730 77 05 02. For further questions, please contact recruitment consultant Robert Norén 072-461 20 95. We kindly decline direct contact with staffing and recruit-ment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements. Please submit your application no later than 31 October. The selection is made on an ongoing basis, which means that the position may be filled before the application dead-line. Please note that the employment process at ABB Sweden includes a reference check, a drug test and, in some recruitments, an extended background check. We look forward to receiving your application and appreciate if the application is in PDF format. To learn more about ABB, visit our website www.abb.com.

Locations
Västerås, Sweden