Site Logistics - Dürr Systems Inc

The Dürr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with outstanding expertise in automation and digitization/Industry 4.0. Products, systems, and services offered by the Group enable highly efficient manufacturing processes in different industries. Dürr supplies not only the automotive industry but also other sectors such as the mechanical engineering, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and the woodworking industry.

The Dürr Group operates in the market with five divisions:

• Paint and Final Assembly Systems: Paint shops and final assembly systems for the automotive industry
• Application Technology:Robot technology for the automated application of paint, sealants and adhesives
• Clean Technology Systems: Exhaust-air purification systems and energy efficiency technology
• Measuring and Process Systems: Balancing as well as assembly, testing and filling technology
• Woodworking Machinery and Systems:Machinery and equipment for the woodworking the industry

Location: Southfield, MI

Position Summary:

The main responsibility of this position is to assist with the management of the logistics function at our project sites

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Must be open to 90% Travel
• Establish the Site Logistics physical systems, processes and resources
• Receives and moves materials at the project site
• Responsible for monitoring inbound freight
• Track inventory levels
• Establish processes and metrics for the key logistics activities to ensure efficient operations and customer satisfaction
• Constantly work to improve processes
• Ensure the facility equipment is properly maintained
• Attend project meetings and report logistics and transport status
• Train site logistic team, site managers on Durr field receiving processes and intra-Durr document navigation
• Understand and implement domestic transport regulations including super loads
• Understand trailer configurations and shipping regulations
• Assist Durr Mexico / Germany / other Durr entities with Logistics processes (import and export to the US)

Nonessential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or Transportation
• Familiarity with company products and components preferred
• Competent user of Microsoft Office - Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and Power Point
• SAP experience and knowledge
• OSHA 10 trained
• Organized, versatile, and flexible
• Ability to develop relationships with internal and external customers / suppliers
• Results focused
• Ability to use sound judgement
• Working knowledge of automotive and industrial paintshop equipment and environmental equipment
• Detail oriented with good documentation practices
• Good time management skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work well independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately, follow instructions, schedules, timelines and handle multiple priorities
• Adaptable to change in a learning environment
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when necessary

Additional Requirements

• Pass a pre-employment drug test and be able to pass a drug test at any time during employment
• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Physical Demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to:

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Climb ladders or stairs
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work may vary based on need. Maybe required to work holidays, Overtime may be required.

Travel:

This position requires frequent travel, greater than 90%. Travel can be both overnight, during the business day, weekends and can be both local and international.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Dürr Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We maintain a drug-free work place and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Note to all Staffing Agencies: Dürr has a team of dedicated Human Resources professionals who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors on an as needed basis. We do not accept resumes from agencies that are not on our preferred vendor list and have not signed our Recruiting and Permanent Placement Contract. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and Dürr will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.