Industrial Engineer I

4 days ago


Portage, United States Kenco Logistics Services, LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

About the Position

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.

Functions

  • 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
  • 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 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 prioritization, 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

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Logistics Engineering or related discipline

· 1 – 2 years of applied experience in a distribution setting (or 3PL) preferred

· Lean certification preferred

· Experience in a customer facing role defining expectations and achieving results

· Proficiency in Project Management

· Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze data to identify trends, performance results, and opportunities for improvement

Competencies

· 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.

Travel Requirements

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

  • A passport is not required, but recommended.

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