Lead 3, Logistics at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC – Bowling Green, Kentucky

Lead 3, Logistics

LOCATION: Bowling Green / Kentucky (US-KY), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 9780 | JOB GRADE: 16

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Title: Lean Logistics Engineer 3

Reports To: Director, Logistics

Date Last Revised: March 2, 2026

Position Summary:

Lean Logistics Engineer is responsible for leading internal logistics improvement initiatives across Bendix manufacturing and distribution facilities. The key focus will be on optimizing material flow from dock to warehouse to point of consumption by leading the design, engineering and implementation of new material presentation, packaging and material handling technologies.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and lead efforts to develop material flow design standards and principles.
• Partner with Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations functions to develop and implement solutions for optimizing material presentation to maximize flow through plants and line productivity as well as create standards across all facilities.
• Partner with Logistics Process Lead to document and implement process standards where applicable.
• Targeted goals include:
• Reduce material handling waste.
• Improve labor efficiency.
• Optimized space utilization.
• Highly accurate part selection.
• Oversee concept development, prototype testing, engineering design, and collaboration with 3rd parties on packaging design, integration testing, project management, implementation, and handoff.
• Support layout changes, workflow optimization, and future automation roadmaps.
• Identify and drive cost savings projects.
• Perform Corrective and Preventive Problem Analysis.
• Lead the implementation, configuration, and commissioning of AGV/AMR systems.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve safety, throughput, and labor efficiency.

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of lean material replenishment strategies and internal logistics
• Knowledge of AutoCAD 2D
• Knowledge of SAP production and warehouse management processes and functionalities
• Knowledge about Order-to-Delivery related processes within supply chain (including logistics, manufacturing, finance, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of various analytical tools to analyze data

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of functional operations experience with focus on internal logistics or manufacturing required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of continuous improvement / project management experience
• Experience with automation integration AGV/AMR, conveyors automated storage systems.
• Proven track record of project success required
• Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification preferred

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of and experience with lean material flow strategies.
• Strong knowledge of material flow methodologies including sequencing, kitting, repack, etc.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing concepts with the ability to lead kaizen efforts for continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to manage several complex projects at the same time with high degrees of variation and uncertainty.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation skills with interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively as a team member, and to plan/coordinate processes for results across all organizational levels.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• MBA or master's degree in supply chain management or logistics a preferred.

Position Requirements:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Bowling Green is $89,900 to $134,900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis

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