Industrial Engineer II

Job DescriptionAbout the PositionSite 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.FunctionsDevelop best practices and cost reduction activitiesLead LMS (Labor Management System) integration efforts with WCS (Warehouse Control System) and WMS (Warehouse Management System)Facility Layout and MHE DesignPartner closely with Customers and Kenco Operations to achieve project resultsTrack value (Value Creation Index, or VCI) created from all assigned projectsEnsure Work Measurement systems are developed, implemented and effectiveEnsure warehouse flow, conduct zoning and slotting assessments, profile analysis etc.Continuous Improvement of the Kenco Operating System (KOS)Conduct process observations and time-motion studiesHelp sites analyze labor management data to drive operational decisionsLine Balancing and one-piece flow simulation analysisZoning/slotting and Profile analysisTakt time methodsValue Stream Mapping (VSM), process mapping and data collectionMeasurement Systems Analysis (MSA)Process Capability and performance (Cp/Cpk)Exploratory Data Analysis, Hypothesis Testing and Analytical methodsProcess Improvement MethodsWaste Analysis (Value Added vs Non-Value Added activities, VA-NVA)Statistical Process Control (SPC)Control Charting and Control PlanningGain input from customers to define project priority, set goals and objectives and obtain feedback on performanceAlign the organization around lean principles and drive establishment of lean systems in all areas through use of Hoshin planning activitiesEnsure 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 goalsUtilize lean and six sigma methodologies to reduce waste and variation within the operationUnderstand Solutions design, Financial model, and Contract PricingQualificationsBachelor’s degree in industrial or Logistics Engineering or related discipline3 - 5 years of applied experience in a distribution setting (or 3PL), or a master’s degree with 2 years of experienceLean Six Sigma Green Belt requiredLean Six Sigma Black Belt preferredProficiency in Project ManagementExperience with WCS, Automation solutions preferredProgramming knowledge preferred (Python, R, C++)Experience in a customer facing role defining expectations and achieving resultsDemonstrated ability to effectively analyze data to identify trends, performance results, and opportunities for improvementCompetenciesBusiness 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 RequirementsThis position is expected to travel approximately 25% or less.A passport is not required, but recommendedThis role is required to be within commuting distance of our Austin, TX or Houston, TX site