Network CI Manager

Kenco•Groveport, OH

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. About the Position Directs and leads all aspects of key Kenco programs and initiatives in partnership with the assigned vertical leadership team, including Customer Service and Relationship Management System requirements across the assigned Network. Functions Serves as a key liaison between network leadership and corporate shared services to ensure the highest level of efficiency, quality, and customer service. Promotes a culture of operational excellence focused on safety and quality through training, mentorship, and internal audits, while leveraging all available support service resources. Leads continuous improvement efforts, with a specific focus on EIP/LMS deployment in high-volume DCs. Leads key projects focused on driving operational efficiency (both internal and external to Kenco). Supports and promotes Network and Warehouse compliance, standardization and consistent operational execution with all corporate initiatives and programs including, but not limited to: KOS, Unify, KQMS, EIP, KFMS, 6-S, LEAN, etc. Supports implementation and standardization of customer and network KPI management programs while leveraging existing and pioneering new business intelligence tools. Develops presentations and presents information professionally to internal and external management/customers. Builds strong relationships and facilitates effective communication with key customer contacts and Kenco leadership. Provide backup assistance and resources to operations team as needed due to key personnel absences. Drives, promotes and develops synergies between operations, corporate support services, and key customer contacts. Exemplifies leadership focused on cohesiveness, camaraderie and consistency in execution of operational and cultural standards across area of responsibility Fosters associate development to promote organizational bench strength. Establishing goals and objectives for all assigned projects Ensures true root-cause analysis is completed as part of the accountability assessment. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. Industrial Engineering preferred. 5 – 7 years related experience and/or training in a distribution center or transportation environment Experience with change management development and execution Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and FDA requirements preferred Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop trust among management, peers, and customers Ability to read and write routine reports and correspondence. A preference for the ability to handle highly technical tasks, with a specific ability to understand basic mechanical principles/practices Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form Competencies Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization Communicate for Impact (Individual Contributor) - 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 (Individual Contributor) - 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% - 50%. Disclosures For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/ The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted. The approximate pay range for this job is: $111,320.00 - $166,980.00 Benefits offered: 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 Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company. Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please click the image to download the EEOC ‘Know Your Rights; Discrimination is Illegal’ posting. https://www.eeoc.gov/poster For California residents please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy. https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/ Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy. https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. Industrial Engineering preferred.
5 – 7 years related experience and/or training in a distribution center or transportation environment
Experience with change management development and execution
Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and FDA requirements preferred
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop trust among management, peers, and customers
Ability to read and write routine reports and correspondence.
A preference for the ability to handle highly technical tasks, with a specific ability to understand basic mechanical principles/practices
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Nice To Haves

Industrial Engineering preferred.
Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and FDA requirements preferred
A preference for the ability to handle highly technical tasks, with a specific ability to understand basic mechanical principles/practices

Responsibilities

Directs and leads all aspects of key Kenco programs and initiatives in partnership with the assigned vertical leadership team, including Customer Service and Relationship Management System requirements across the assigned Network.
Serves as a key liaison between network leadership and corporate shared services to ensure the highest level of efficiency, quality, and customer service.
Promotes a culture of operational excellence focused on safety and quality through training, mentorship, and internal audits, while leveraging all available support service resources.
Leads continuous improvement efforts, with a specific focus on EIP/LMS deployment in high-volume DCs.
Leads key projects focused on driving operational efficiency (both internal and external to Kenco).
Supports and promotes Network and Warehouse compliance, standardization and consistent operational execution with all corporate initiatives and programs including, but not limited to: KOS, Unify, KQMS, EIP, KFMS, 6-S, LEAN, etc.
Supports implementation and standardization of customer and network KPI management programs while leveraging existing and pioneering new business intelligence tools.
Develops presentations and presents information professionally to internal and external management/customers.
Builds strong relationships and facilitates effective communication with key customer contacts and Kenco leadership.
Provide backup assistance and resources to operations team as needed due to key personnel absences.
Drives, promotes and develops synergies between operations, corporate support services, and key customer contacts.
Exemplifies leadership focused on cohesiveness, camaraderie and consistency in execution of operational and cultural standards across area of responsibility
Fosters associate development to promote organizational bench strength.
Establishing goals and objectives for all assigned projects
Ensures true root-cause analysis is completed as part of the accountability assessment.

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