Industrial Engineer

Come join KeHE as an Industrial Engineer. This is a remote position with frequent travel. We offer competitive wages and a fantastic benefits package.

The Industrial Engineer (IE) uses continuous improvement methods to optimize, standardize, and document our processes. This role is a perfect fit for a high-energy self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment. On any given day, the IE may participate in meetings with Executives, General Managers, Production Leaders, or Associates on the distribution center floor. As with all positions at KeHE, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision and Values.

Essential Functions:

• Analyze existing processes by collecting data, value mapping operational processes, what if scenarios, and developing meaningful metrics.
• Identify & implement improvements in preferred methods, procedures, equipment, or work flow. Maintain standard operating procedures to reflect changes.
• Lead projects, including the implementation of JDA WLM (Labor Management System/ LMS). Maintain LMS by ensuring any changes to existing standards or new standards are accurate.
• Engage with General Managers to discover inefficiencies in day to day operations.
• Develop and maintain key operational metrics and reporting.
• Maintain an Engineered Labor Standards Program; Develop engineered labor standards for new processes and facilities.
• Conduct supervisor and employee meetings to review enhancements to procedures, equipment, and/or standards.
• Maintain complete records of all time studies or other data used to change standards.
• Train personnel on reporting tools, preferred methods, and observation methods.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to break a problem or opportunity down into sub-components; identify root causes and drivers; use creative thinking skills in developing alternative solutions.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills; develop and articulate (written and verbal) data/process analysis and alternative solutions.
• Demonstrate ability to lead others to a consensus and influence change.
• Work successfully in a team environment, display a customer-focused approach, seek continuous improvement in serving internal and external customers.
• Develop and present return on investment (ROI) within any given project.
• Must be comfortable and effective with communicating with hourly employees and winning their confidence.
• Will lead and design training programs.
• Other duties may be assigned, as needed or warranted, by management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Industrial Engineering, operations analysis, logistics, supply chain or related field
• MINIMUM 4 YEARS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE
• Must have experience implementing a Labor Management Systems in a distribution environment
• Familiar with lean operating procedures
• Ability to travel up to 95%

Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:

• Support and contribute to the overall goals of the Operations Department.
• Takes initiative and works well independently.
• Able to meet goals under tight time constraints.
• Ability to communicate well with internal and external customers and management.
• Ability to work with little supervision

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• implementing LMS in a distribution environment: 1 year (Required)
• related: 4 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)