Job Description
Job DescriptionVolt is immediately hiring a Hybrid-Logistics Packaging Engineer in Maplewood MN, with a well-known industry leader.
This role is critical in developing and implementing innovative packaging and shipping solutions that enhance trailer and container utilization, reduce transportation costs, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
This is a first shift position.
As a Logistics Packaging Engineer you will:
- Design and implement packaging and shipping solutions that maximize trailer utilization, streamline material handling, and reduce transportation costs across logistics network.
- Partner with logistics operations, distribution centers, 3PLs, manufacturing, and procurement teams to ensure seamless integration of packaging solutions into end-to-end supply chain processes.
- Analyze logistics loading processes—including crating, decking, bracing/dunnage, and returnables—to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
- Leverages Power BI analytics to identify trends, underutilized nodes and lanes, and drive continuous improvement in Load Factor Metrics (LFM), with a goal of improving baseline performance to an 80% utilization rate.
- Develops decision-support tools, including prioritization matrices, process maps, and implementation timelines to accelerate the rollout of load factor initiatives and inform site visit planning.
- Partners with Global & Area Transportation teams to ensure consistent operational execution of improvement plans at sites to drive measurable improvements in shipping efficiency.
Estimated Duration 24+ months
The ideal candidate will be:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics packaging or related engineering roles
- Ability to travel as required, up to 25%-50% domestically to Vendor sites
- Strong understanding of packaging materials, design, and transportation/logistics
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners (e.g., 3PLs, Freight Forwarders)
- Proficiency in data analysis and performance tracking tools
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Knowledge of global logistics standards and regulatory requirements is a plus
- BS degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related fields.
Pay Rate: $70.00-76.00 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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