Sr Industrial Engineer

About the role

Sr 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.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train junior level Industrial Engineers
• Work with clients to understand business requirements, budgets and staffing needs
• Lead the implementation of analytics applications like SlotDC, Control Tower, etc., by working with Data Science and BI (Business Intelligence), IT, and Operations teams
• Develop best practices and cost reduction activities
• 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
• Conduct process observations and time-motion studies, line balancing, one-piece flow simulation analysis, zoning/slotting, profile analysis etc.
• Continuous Improvement of the Kenco O/S (Operating System)
• Utilize lean and six sigma methodologies to reduce waste and variation within the operation
• Write business requirement documents and support Requests for Proposal (RFPs)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Logistics Engineering or related discipline
• 5-7 years of applied experience in a distribution setting (or 3PL) or a Master’s degree with 3-5 years of experience
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• PMP certification preferred
• Experience with WCS, Automation solutions preferred
• Programming knowledge preferred (Python, R, C++)
• Experience in a customer facing role defining expectations and achieving results
• Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze data to identify trends, performance results, and opportunities for improvement

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Communicate for Impact
• Influencing Others
• Managing Transitions/Change Management
• Strategic Agility

Travel Requirements

This position is expected to travel approximately 25% or less. A passport is not required but recommended.

Benefits

• 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

Disclosures

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