Lead CI Engineer

Kenco•Channahon, IL

5d•$130,020 - $195,140

About The Position

This Lead CI Engineer supports the Kenco Continuous Improvement culture across the business by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support new and existing operations. The Lead Engineer will identify, lead and drive change within the operation through data driven CI, Engineering, and Automation efforts to deliver higher levels of performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth. Effectively leverage data analytics, engineering methodologies, and all of Kenco's lean tools to enable root cause identification and elimination. This high influence position will interface with employees at all levels and functions across the operation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management required; Master’s degree preferred
7-10 years of related work experience in the Warehousing, Transportation, and/or Manufacturing industries required
Lean Six Sigma Certification required
Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) and warehouse design tools such as CAD (e.g. AutoCAD); slotting (e.g. Slot3D), Predetermined Motion and Time Systems and methods (e.g. MOST); Warehouse Management Systems (e.g. Manhattan Scale), and Labor Mgt. Systems.
Advanced/Preferred Microsoft Office Suite expert with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio required
Intermediate Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) knowledge preferred
Intermediate skills in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S/Workplace Organization required
Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Manages effective teams, System and change implementation skills, Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
Ability to work independently and as a leader or member of a team
Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
Ability to lead cross-functional and complex CI projects from beginning to sustained results
Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills required
Experience with change management development and execution
Demonstrated experience in applying Lean Six Sigma process improvement methods with evidence of results
Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze data to identify trends, performance results, and opportunities for improvement

Nice To Haves

cPMP, ISO/QMS, American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Collects data and performs significant statistical analyses, mappings, and documents processes.
Independently identifies process gaps; recommends and implements process improvement.
Develop a thorough, effective, and timely continuous improvement plan to drive value for our customers (transformation plan development and execution).
Lead, coach, review performance, and mentor industrial/continuous improvement engineering and quality professionals, with discussions and input provided to the CI Manager concerning employment decisions and larger corrective actions.
Drive process improvement activities to achieve tangible improvement in the key business metrics of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development
Manages and completes high impact CI projects across the operation that lead to improved business results.
Assesses CI initiatives and provides input and recommendations on future activities.
Support start-ups, retrofits and expansions including pricing inputs, go-live and steady state certifications.
Identify and support Automation projects.
Regularly interacts with account Management and/or customer(s).
Demonstrate a high level of competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards and coaches employees in the use and implementation of CI, Quality Assurance, & Lean principles.
Applies engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), layouts and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve distribution and/or transportation operations.
Effective facilitation and execution Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events through all stages (A3 charter ideation / creation, pre-work identification and completion, delivery of results in Kaizen week, regular follow up and follow through on sustainment).
Coach process owners on how to use lean methods to achieve operational excellence
Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site objectives.
Provide Inventory and/or Supply Chain strategy recommendations
Design, implement, monitor and maintain the LMS based on established company and/or industry standards.
Other applicable duties as assigned

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