Industrial Engineer I

Kenco•McDonough, GA

About The Position

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time. At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Logistics Engineering or related discipline
3 - 5 years of applied experience in a distribution setting (or 3PL), or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required
Proficiency in Project Management
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

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Responsibilities

Develop best practices and cost reduction activities
Lead LMS (Labor Management System) integration efforts with WCS (Warehouse Control System) and WMS (Warehouse Management System)
Facility Layout and MHE Design
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 simulation 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 priority, 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
Understand Solutions design, Financial model, and Contract Pricing

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