Manufacturing Engineer - Material Flow Engineering

Manufacturing Engineer Material Replenishment
Location: Dubuque, Iowa

Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Manufacturing Engineer to lead material replenishment and flow initiatives within a dynamic production environment. This role is critical to ensuring material availability, optimizing production support systems, and aligning supply chain strategies with manufacturing goals. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in ERP systems, cross-functional communication, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute robust material flow strategies to ensure on-time material delivery and packaging accuracy
• Own and manage replenishment processes at both the product line and factory levels
• Utilize SAP to perform systematic setup and tactical updates for material planning and inventory control
• Act as the material flow liaison for large-scale factory initiatives, including new product development, line rate changes, and capacity planning
• Serve as the primary point of contact for material flow issues within assigned production areas
• Plan, lead, and coordinate process improvements and system changes across production lines or factory-wide

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or operations role
• Exposure to multiple functional areas such as engineering, supply chain, production, quality, or warehousing
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn systems like SAP IM/WM, Production Planning, and Materials Management
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and implement solutions
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence across departments and teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles such as Just-in-Time (JIT), Kanban, and Demand Flow Technology
• 13 years of hands-on experience with SAP Warehouse processes and transactions
• Prior experience leading process improvement initiatives or change management projects
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
• Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Join Us:
If you're ready to be a key contributor to a fast-paced manufacturing environment and have a passion for driving efficiency through smart material strategies, wed love to hear from you. Apply now to help shape the future of industrial operations with your expertise and leadership.