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Industrial Engineer I
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Kenco Group . 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
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 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 prioritization, 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
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Logistics Engineering or related discipline
1 – 2 years of applied experience in a distribution setting (or 3PL) preferred
Lean certification preferred
Experience in a customer facing role defining expectations and achieving results
Proficiency in Project Management
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 their 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.
Strategic Agility – 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% or less.
A passport is not required, but recommended.
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.
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
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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Industrial Engineer I
role at
Kenco Group . 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
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 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 prioritization, 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
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Logistics Engineering or related discipline
1 – 2 years of applied experience in a distribution setting (or 3PL) preferred
Lean certification preferred
Experience in a customer facing role defining expectations and achieving results
Proficiency in Project Management
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 their 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.
Strategic Agility – 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% or less.
A passport is not required, but recommended.
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.
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
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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