Senior Industrial Engineer

📋 Description

• Create and implement best practices along with activities aimed at reducing costs.

• Oversee the integration of the Labor Management System (LMS) with the Warehouse Control System (WCS) and the Warehouse Management System (WMS).

• Design facility layouts and Material Handling Equipment (MHE).

• Collaborate closely with customers and Kenco operations to achieve successful project outcomes.

• Monitor the value generated from all assigned projects through the Value Creation Index (VCI).

• Ensure the development, implementation, and effectiveness of Work Measurement systems.

• Assess warehouse flow, conduct zoning and slotting evaluations, and perform profile analyses.

• Drive continuous improvement within the Kenco Operating System (KOS).

• Execute process observations and time-motion studies.

• Assist sites in analyzing labor management data to inform operational decisions.

• Conduct line balancing and one-piece flow simulation analyses.

• Perform zoning/slotting and profile analyses.

• Utilize Takt time methods.

• Implement Value Stream Mapping (VSM), process mapping, and data collection techniques.

• Conduct Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).

• Assess process capability and performance (Cp/Cpk).

• Engage in exploratory data analysis, hypothesis testing, and analytical methodologies.

• Apply process improvement methodologies.

• Analyze waste, distinguishing between Value Added and Non-Value Added activities (VA-NVA).

• Employ Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques.

• Develop control charting and control planning strategies.

• Gather input from customers to prioritize projects, establish goals and objectives, and receive feedback on performance.

• Align the organization with lean principles and facilitate the establishment of lean systems across all areas using Hoshin planning activities.

• Ensure the appropriate tools are used to address the most critical issues impacting customer satisfaction, quality, cost, and delivery.

• Develop and implement comprehensive companywide measurement systems that promote desired behaviors and support the achievement of business objectives.

• Utilize lean and six sigma methodologies to minimize waste and variations in operations.

• Have a solid understanding of solutions design, financial models, and contract pricing.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Logistics Engineering or a related field.

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a distribution environment (or 3PL), or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is required.

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is preferred.

• Strong proficiency in project management is essential.

• Experience with WCS and automation solutions is preferred.

• Programming skills are preferred (Python, R, C++).

• Proven experience in a customer-facing role, defining expectations and achieving results.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze data to uncover trends, performance outcomes, and areas for improvement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance, including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts.

• Supplemental insurance options, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accidental injury coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance options.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Paid parental leave policy.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Paid time off of approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on the first day of employment).

• Ten paid holidays provided by the employer.