Kenco Group · 1 day ago
Industrial Engineer I
Mississippi, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expKenco Group is a leading 3PL provider in the U.S. that values innovation and a strong commitment to its people. The Industrial Engineer I role involves working closely with operational leaders to develop best practices, improve processes, and support the Kenco Operating System (KOS) for continuous improvement within the supply chain.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologyLogisticsReal EstateSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Logistics Engineering or related discipline
Proficiency in Project Management
Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze data to identify trends, performance results, and opportunities for improvement
Preferred
1 – 2 years of applied experience in a distribution setting (or 3PL)
Lean certification
Experience in a customer facing role defining expectations and achieving results
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
Company
Kenco Group
Kenco is a leading North American 3PL delivering custom, integrated logistics solutions that maximize supply chain efficiency.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (17)
2024 (13)
2023 (14)
2022 (9)
2021 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Pritzker Private Capital
2022-10-06Private Equity
Leadership Team
Denis Reilly
President and CEO
Thomas Kaminsky
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-08-13
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