Logistics Engineering Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Technical Integration Manager

Pay rate: $54.38 - $71.91/hr.

Location: Normal, IL

Zip Code: 61761

Duration: 12 Months

Start Date: Right Away

Keywords: #NormalJobs; #IntegrationManagerjobs;

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $54.38 - $71.91/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law

.
JOB DESCRIPTI

ONOvervi

ewThe Material Flow Engineering Manager at Client is a critical leadership role responsible for designing, optimizing, and executing the end-to-end material supply chain, from external suppliers directly to the assembly line. The primary goal is to ensure material availability to meet high-volume production targets while maintaining efficiency and safety. This role requires a technical leader capable of navigating ambiguity, driving cross-functional strategy, and implementing "first-principles" engineering solutions across the global footprin

t.
Key Responsibilit

ies● Advanced Automation and AI Strate

gy:○ Lead automation of supply chain logistics and high-impact projects that bridge the gap between physical logistics and digital intelligen

ce.○ Leverage Artificial Intelligence and advanced automation to predict bottlenecks before they happen and optimize throughput in real-ti

me.○ Direct the deployment and integration of material handling automation, including Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Automated Storage and Retrieval Syst

ems(ASRS), and conveyor syste

ms.● Strategy and Optimizati

on:○ Lead the development, modeling, and analysis of material flow strategies (e.

g.,sequencing, batching, storage) to achieve optimal cost, space utilization, and throughp

ut.○ Develop models to analyze the cost, throughput, and space factors for part sequencing, material batching, intermediate storage locations, and other material flow strategi

es.● Data & Systems Architectu

re:○ Oversee the optimization and maintenance of cross-functional databases to ensure d

ataintegrity for material tracking and inventory contr

ol.○ Collaborate with IT to architect and implement digital systems tailored to support evolv

ingoperational requiremen

ts.○ Configure control cycles and logic for FLP and PACE systems to automate mater

ialreplenishment triggers. (Client softwa

re)○ Strategize IT hardware requirements and oversee the deployment of technol

ogyinterfaces across the production flo

or.● Engineering & Layout Desi

gn:○ Oversee the creation of efficient, Lean, and safe factory layouts and material flow pla

ns,covering all processes from receiving through delivery to the production li

ne.○ Design high-efficiency warehouse layouts, including kitting cells, AGV pathways, and optimized material supply rout

es.○ Specify and integrate material handling assets, including tuggers, AGVs, forklift and custom-engineered racking syste

ms.○ Partner with Manufacturing Engineering (MEs) to engineer material delivery solutions (dollies, lift tables, GFRs) that align with specific packaging ergonomi

cs.○ Engage with the Continuous Improvement (CI) team to prototype innovative equipment and optimize process cycle tim

es.● Resource & Project Manageme

nt:○ Manage cross-functional project teams, vendor relationships (LLP), and project timelines to successfully deliver on safety, quality, and production metri

cs.○ Conduct data-driven workload analysis to determine precise Headcount (HC) requirements and labor allocati

on.○ Lead formal 'buy-off' procedures with Operations to ensure new processes meet safety, ergonomic, and throughput standar

ds.○ Drive project momentum through weekly status reporting, cross-functional alignment meetings, and proactive bottleneck escalati

on.● Documentation & Standard Wo

rk:○ Author comprehensive Work Instructions (SOPs) and Job Cards to standardize tasks and minimize process variati

on.○ Provide subject matter expertise during the conceptual phases of new projects to ensure 'Design for Logistics' principles are appli

ed.
Required Qualificat

ions● Experience: preferably of 5 to 10 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing OEM"s, logistics, or supply chain engineering, with at least 5 years in a formal supervisory or leader

shipcapac

ity.● Education: Bachelor"s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related fi

eld.● Technical Proficie

ncy:○ 2+ years" experience with data-based development of end-to-end supply chain, logistics, and/or material flow processes for high volume, high complexity production or logistics facilit

ies.○ Demonstrated skill in CAD software (AutoCAD) for layout planning, including 2+ years" experie

nce.○ Strong capability in data analysis tools (Excel/Google Sheets) and analytical ability to break down complex problems and data sets to derive meaningful, actionable resu

lts.○ Hands-on experience with key manufacturing and logistics systems, suc

h asManufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

, orWarehouse Management Systems (W

MS).● Core Skills: Exceptional analytical abilities, proven leadership qualities, and strong communication skills necessary to navigate and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment characterized by ambigu

ity.
Preferred Qualifica

tions● An MBA or Master's de

gree.● Experience working with Yard Management Systems (

YMS).● Experience with modeling or simulation software (Flexsim, AnyLogic, etc.) and data visualiz

ationtools (MS Powe

rBI).● Ability to understand Engineering and Design direction and provide focused supply-

chainsolutions accordi

ngly.
Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belc