Logistics Methods Engineer

Join us and be a pioneer for a green transport revolution.
Automotive Cells Company (ACC) is one of Europe’s newest and most exciting high-tech companies. Backed by Saft-Total, Stellantis-Opel and Mercedes-Benz, ACC is set to power the future of the automotive industry by innovating in battery technology.
 
We aim to produce sustainable, affordable, high-capacity, longer-life batteries as a cleaner alternative to current energy sources. We have created an R&D center and new state-of-the art facility in France (New Aquitaine), and we are building gigafactories in Hauts de France, Germany and Italy.

We need a range of skilled and agile people to bring our vision to life, especially in the areas of industrialization, mechanical design, testing/prototyping and any other function of a new-born company. If you’re looking to take your career further than you imagined, if you’re passionate about creating cleaner transport, we’d like to hear from you.

Accelerating sustainable mobility for all.

Set up logistics ranges

• Define and update logistics ranges: reference framework to set up and develop

• Participate in logistics quotations (means of data capture, handling, storage) with Logistics Engineering and    Purchasing

• Contribute to the definition of solutions for organizing logistics flows

Propose and manage paths to progress, productivity, and security

• Anticipate changes in volumes, flows, and processes (including Gigafactory ramp-ups)

• Identify bottlenecks and means of handling and storage sources of productivity losses and safety risks and propose solutions

• Propose and implement key indicators of logistics activities

• Assist in the implementation of projects

• Study the profitability of progress proposals

• Summarize action plans

Study and define logistics solutions in terms of organization, handling, and storage means

• Define solutions on logistical means taking into account:

  • Security

  • Productivity

  • Ergonomics

  • Interfaces with automated handling means (AGV)

  • Interfaces with production processes

• Participate in the selection of logistics resources suppliers in collaboration with logistics engineering and the Purchasing department

• Ensure technical monitoring and progress of project implementation

• Escalate major problems to logistics engineering

• Regularly manage the provisional planning for the implementation of the projects for which he/she is responsible

• Receive the logistics resources according to the specifications transmitted by logistics engineering

Define and propose implementations in logistics areas: ramp-up then serial life

• Develop and update logistics areas physically and in systems

• Define solutions for organizing logistics flows

Identify and eradicate dysfunctions in logistics flows

• Observe and diagnose problems

  • Through in-depth knowledge of the field

  • Through strong proximity with logistics operators

• Propose, if possible, a short-term troubleshooting solution

• Study then implement corrective actions to ensure flow continuity

• Analyze the causes

• Apply problem-solving and progress methods

Train and support the implementation of operating methods with operational logistics

• Participate in meetings concerning logistical themes

• Prepare the necessary elements for construction sites

• Actively participate in logistics and HOSHIN projects

• Analyze business requests (representing logistics flows in multidisciplinary groups)

• Deploy and sustain FIFO (First In / First Out) management and proper consideration of expiry dates and storage conditions (temperature, hygrometry)

• Write and update logistics repositories (standards)

Lead the team of logistics operators

• Participate in the recruitment of logistics operators

• Led the team of logistics operators daily

• Train newcomers to the rules

Knowledge / Know-how

• Technical skills in organizational management of operational industrial logistics

• Problem analysis and resolution methods: A3, 5P, cause-effect diagram, etc.

• Proficiency in Excel, and Outlook. Use of a production management ERP (QAD type). Knowledge of regulations for transporting dangerous materials.

Experience (domain, number of years)

3 years of experience in a similar position in industry with management of a team of operators

Qualifications (diplomas,…)

Engineering Degree (3 years)

Key behaviours

• Ability to evolve in a changing environment (launch phase), then to implement best practices (serial life phase)

• Organized, rigorous, autonomous, responsive, good communicator, very sensitive to safety issues (for himself, others, the merchandise)

• Team management

Some extra skills that make the difference

Experience in automotive industry contests.

Language skills

Fluent in English and Italian