Industrial Engineer II; On Site

Position: Industrial Engineer II (On Site)
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.

Functions 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 company wide 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 Qualifications Bachelor ’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 experience

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

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

Competencies

Business 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.

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