Sr. Industrial Engineer

Site dedicated Industrial Engineers are in a co-managed environment with Operational leaders, setting the overall project priorities to deliver value to customer networks. This position supports the Kenco Operating System (KOS) model of cultural transformation through the integration operational excellence principles across the enterprise and its value streams to create a complete systemic view, leading to consistent achievement of results.

Develop best practices and cost reduction activities

Lead LMS (Labor Management System) integration efforts with WCS (Warehouse Control System) and WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Facility Layout and MHE Design

Partner closely with Customers and Kenco Operations to achieve project results

Track value (Value Creation Index, or VCI) created from all assigned projects

Ensure Work Measurement systems are developed, implemented and effective

Ensure warehouse flow, conduct zoning and slotting assessments, profile analysis etc.

Continuous Improvement of the Kenco Operating System (KOS)

Conduct process observations and time-motion studies

Help sites analyze labor management data to drive operational decisions

Line Balancing and one-piece flow simulation analysis

Zoning/slotting and Profile analysis

Takt time methods

Value Stream Mapping (VSM), process mapping and data collection

Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)

Process Capability and performance (Cp/Cpk)

Exploratory Data Analysis, Hypothesis Testing and Analytical methods

Process Improvement Methods

Waste Analysis (Value Added vs Non-Value Added activities, VA-NVA)

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Control Charting and Control Planning

Gain input from customers to define project priority, set goals and objectives and obtain feedback on performance

Align the organization around lean principles and drive establishment of lean systems in all areas through use of Hoshin planning activities

Ensure that the correct tools be utilized to solve the most important problems affecting our customer’s satisfaction, quality, cost and delivery.

Develop and implement appropriate companywide measurement systems that drive correct behaviors and support attaining business goals

Utilize lean and six sigma methodologies to reduce waste and variation within the operation

Understand Solutions design, Financial model, and Contract Pricing

Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.

Communicate for Impact - Proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects.

Influencing Others - Can quickly find common ground and can solve problems for the good of the organization with a minimal amount of noise. Authentically gains trust and support of peers.

Managing Transitions/ Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.

Strategic Agility - Enable Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco’s long-term organizational strategy.

This position is expected to travel approximately 25% or less.

A passport is not required, but recommended.

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Benefits offered:

Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts

Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life and Supplemental Life

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)

Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company. Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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