Continuous Improvement Engineer

Covestro•Baytown, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place. What We Offer As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will develop and implement standards to drive logistics assets and process optimization across the Baytown Site. The Supply Chain Specialist is a member of the Baytown Supply Chain and Logistics team, which is part of the Supply Chain & Logistics (SC&L) North America. A key goal of the group is to ensure continuous improvement in supply chain processes, supply-chain talent management, knowledge management, and to sustain past improvements. The geographical scope is the US, Canada, and Mexico albeit with some leadership or participation in global cross-functional teams. The incumbent of this position is responsible for managing and executing a portfolio of supply-chain improvement projects working closely with CA, PCS, MR and TDI BEs to optimize cost, service and risk.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering with at least 10 years of experience (or MA/MS/MBA with 7 years of experience) in positions of increasing responsibility in transportation and logistics.
The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe
Knowledge of distribution safety, Core Processes and regulatory requirements associated with logistics-Understanding of compliance and security requirements
Experience with using SAP ERP software and Business Warehouse.
Skilled in change management.
Project management experience: clear evidence of the ability to use a structured approach to continuous improvement using the appropriate tools with demonstrated sustainable results.
Experience in consulting with management and translating issues into plans that can be executed either within the BU or across functions.
Excellent communication skills across disciplines and functions.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. If not certified, you must complete the certification in the first year on the job.

Responsibilities

Manage project portfolio of all projects and initiatives in the area of site logistics, logistics purchasing and transport management (Integrated Logistics) in Europe to drive optimization efforts holistically
Develop and implement standards and sustainable strategies in the area of integrated logistics in close cooperation with the Integrated Logistics department
Identify optimization potential (regarding quality, efficiency and costs) in the area of integrated logistics at the Baytown site, e.g. by use of synergy effects or new technologies of automation and digitization
Develop and implement an early warning system to identify bottlenecks in material flow and critical logistic infrastructure based on the analysis of the company's volume growth strategy
Coordinate and lead logistic investment projects to further improve efficiency and effectiveness within Supply Chain and Logistics
Develop excellence functions for transport modes truck, rail and ship
Prepare make-or-buy decisions for external logistics services
Ensures sustainability of supply-chain improvements that have resulted from past strategic initiatives and tactical projects. Co-develops and executes short-term and long-term supply-chain improvement strategies within the Baytown site as needed.
Identifies supply-chain risks, ways to reduce delays and improve efficiency in logistics operations
Promote logistics safety, conduct root cause analysis should incidents occur and lead proactive measures are taken to for a safe logistics culture
Develop and support logistics strategy by aligning with business entities and customer requirements; establish and implement supporting logistics policies and procedures for Site Logistics.
Ensure full compliance with environmental, safety, and distribution regulations in accordance with government and Covestro policies through proactive training and oversight.
Analyze performance metrics for continuous improvements.