Sr. Industrial Engineer

Kenco • Wilmer, TX

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About The Position

Site-dedicated Industrial Engineers work in a co-managed environment with operational leaders to set project priorities and deliver value to customer networks. The role supports the Kenco Operating System (KOS) model of cultural transformation by integrating operational excellence principles across the enterprise and its value streams, creating a systemic view and helping achieve consistent results. The position partners with customers and Kenco Operations, uses lean and Six Sigma methods to improve operations, and supports customer satisfaction, quality, cost, and delivery goals. Travel is expected to be approximately 25% or less; a passport is not required but is recommended. The job description notes that other duties may be assigned as needed and that reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering, or a related discipline; alternatively, a master’s degree with at least 2 years of experience.
• 3–5 years of applied experience in a distribution setting or third-party logistics (3PL) environment, or 2 years of experience with a master’s degree.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Proficiency in project management.
• Experience in a customer-facing role defining expectations and achieving results.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data to identify trends, performance results, and improvement opportunities.
• Ability to communicate proactively with stakeholders throughout program and project lifecycles.
• Ability to build trust, find common ground, and solve problems in the organization’s interest.
• Ability to plan, manage, and communicate process changes with relevant stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to innovative ideas in support of long-term organizational strategy.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Experience with WCS and automation solutions.
• Programming knowledge in Python, R, or C++.
• Passport recommended for travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop best practices and cost-reduction activities.
• Lead Labor Management System (LMS) integration efforts with Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Design facility layouts and material-handling equipment (MHE).
• Partner with customers and Kenco Operations to achieve project results.
• Track value created by assigned projects using the Value Creation Index (VCI).
• Ensure work-measurement systems are developed, implemented, and effective.
• Assess warehouse flow, zoning, slotting, and profiles.
• Continuously improve the Kenco Operating System (KOS).
• Conduct process observations and time-motion studies.
• Help sites analyze labor-management data to inform operational decisions.
• Perform line balancing and one-piece-flow simulation analysis.
• Use takt-time methods, value-stream mapping, process mapping, and data collection.
• Apply measurement systems analysis, process capability and performance analysis (Cp/Cpk), exploratory data analysis, hypothesis testing, and other analytical methods.
• Apply process-improvement methods, waste analysis, statistical process control, control charting, and control planning.
• Obtain customer input to define project priorities, set goals and objectives, and gather feedback on performance.
• Align the organization around lean principles and establish lean systems using Hoshin planning activities.
• Ensure appropriate tools are used to address problems affecting customer satisfaction, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Develop and implement companywide measurement systems that encourage appropriate behaviors and support business goals.
• Use lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce operational waste and variation.
• Understand solutions design, financial models, and contract pricing.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accidental injury
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off of approximately two weeks, with accrual beginning on the first day of employment
• 10 employer-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior