Senior Manager, Industrial Engineering

Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages a team of industrial engineers to ensure labor standards are fair and accurate at all distribution centers.
• Leads and manages industrial engineering projects, including the implementation of JDA/Blue Yonder (Labor Management System, LMS) from conception to completion, ensuring timelines and objectives are met.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to coordinate project activities and resources.
• Utilizes JDA Labor Management software to develop and implement labor standards, ensuring accurate labor forecasting, performance tracking, and workforce optimization.
• Utilizes AutoCAD software to design and layout efficient distribution center floor plans, optimizing space utilization and flow of materials.
• Maintains Engineered Labor Standards, including the following:
• Develops engineered labor standards for new processes and facilities.
• Conducts time studies to update and validate engineered / RE standards (MSD / PST / MOST) as needed.
• Manages existing standards and periodically verifies standards and observation methods.
• Identifies and implements improvements in preferred methods, procedures, equipment, or workflows.
• Conducts supervisor and employee meetings to review enhancements to procedures, equipment, and/or standards.
• Maintains LMS by ensuring any changes to existing standards or new standards are accurate.
• Maintains complete records of all-time studies or other data used to change standards.
• Maintains Labor Standards to reflect changes in preferred methods, equipment, or standards.
• Fosters a mindset of operational excellence and efficiency across all levels of the organization.
• Trains and mentors others in effective engineering principles and use of labor management systems.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and manage a team.
• Ability to identify and resolve conflicts as well as improve processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Access).
• Ability to manage and lead multiple projects or tasks simultaneously at multiple sites, ensuring consistent implementation and successful outcomes.
• Ability to interpret data into meaningful solutions.
• Demonstrates a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to be results-oriented, self-directed and solve problems in a professional manner.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Possess strong analytical and project management skills.
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD for creating efficient distribution center layouts and floor plans.
• Strong understanding of Lean principles.
• Strong expertise in conducting time studies, process analysis, and workflow optimization.
• Proficiency in using JDA/Blue Yonder Labor Management software for labor forecasting, scheduling, and performance measurement.
• Ability to travel periodically, multi-state by airplane, rail, rental, or personal motor vehicle about 50%+ of the time.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7+ years in distribution process engineering, with a focus on JDA Labor Management, time studies, AutoCAD, and Lean engineering principles.
• Minimum of 4+ years in managing engineering teams.
• Experience implementing Lean projects.
• Lean or Six Sigma certifications required.