KOS ENGINEER.. FLEXIBLE

Kenco An Equal Opportunity Employer Job Posting - 29 October, 2012

Kenco provides integrated logistics solutions that include distribution and fulfillment, comprehensive transportation management, material handling services, real estate management, and information technology—all engineered for Operational Excellence. Woman-owned and financially strong, Kenco has built lasting customer relationships for more than 60 years. Kenco’s focus is on common sense solutions that drive uncommon value.

• Job Title:

  KOS ENGINEER.. FLEXIBLE

• Company:

  Logistics

• Job Location:

  FLEXIBLE LOCATION

• About the Position:

  This position will be responsible for, but not limited to, functions pertaining to:

  • Best methods development and cost reduction leadership
  • Process improvement with the intent of ingraining a culture of continuous improvement within an operation
  • A solid understanding of quality management, lean philosophies, Six Sigma, and work measurement and accountability
  • The ability to present data and solutions to Fortune 500 clients in a way that commands their confidence
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Leading functional areas and making decisions based on LEAP principles: Lead with humility and respect; Empower every individual; Act with purpose; Perform and create value
  • Building teams that act with honesty to instill trust with all team members
  • Support and sustain the culture and principles around Kenco Operating System (KOS)
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and perform under pressure
  • Influence the functional leadership on KOS principles, processes, and tools as defined in the implementation plan
  • Creating fact based organization by gathering data and making fact based decisions in alignment with corporate goals and objectives
  • Provides on-going education in systematic, data-driven business improvement philosophies/methods on all employee levels
  • Promote continued learning/education throughout facilities
  • Use communication skills in written, verbal, and presentations (of all types of audiences); familiarity with group specific topics in such a way to present for customers
  • Demonstrate self accountability
  • Coach/mentor and deliver training at all levels of an organization, including statistical analysis, quality, leadership, and change management topics
  • Develop best methods for various customer profiles (appliance, each pick, case pick, etc.)
  • Create and maintain KPIs/metrics associated with logistics
  • Properly define project scope from internal/external customers and be able to accurately communicate project goals, resource time required, total cost, cost/benefit analysis, and delivery schedule
  • Create and maintain budgets for individual projects
  • Develop and support action plans to meet or exceed departmental KPIs
  • Strive to continually improve the specific programs in area of responsibility with collaboration from customers and colleagues

• Qualifications:

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Relevant Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline from a four-year college or university
  • Operational Excellence Engineer (KOS Engineer) – 6+ years experience, LSSGB Certification

• Additional Skills:

  Communication Skills

  • Executive communication
  • Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, email, etc.
  • Marketing/Sales Communication – must gain prospect confidence in your grasp of their issues and needs
  • Proven success interacting with the client (relationship building)
  • Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills are required
  • Proactive and ambitious – ability to create and execute action items to include items that may not be on Gantt chart or “to-do” list
  • Ability to identify critical paths and execute (these may change weekly)
  • Involvement with senior management both internally and externally
  • Ability to represent Kenco’s vision and initiatives through demonstrated personal character and work ethic
  • Strong listening skills

  Operational Excellence Engineer (KOS Engineer)

  • Assists the site KOS Leader and Site Manager in development of the KOS implementation plan
  • Facilitates and coaches Lean Six Sigma focused KOS training
  • Will manage multiple KOS deployments on an ongoing basis
  • Coach and mentor enterprise on application of standard work, both at the process level and within the management functions
  • Influence the functional leadership on KOS principles, processes, and tools as defined in the implementation plan
  • Partner with enterprise leaders to develop and complete KOS deployment and action plans, plan and complete maturity assessments and phase gate reviews
  • Share knowledge with other KOS Leaders and teams across the enterprise for support and continued update of the latest KOS enhancements and updates
  • Coaches and mentors Site Managers and leadership in KOS principles and activities
  • Flexible application of KOS concepts to meet business needs
  • Leading detailed process analysis using statistical tools, both simple and complex
  • Technical competencies in:  Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Process Management, ISO, Change Management, and advanced statistical techniques
  • Experience coaching and delivering training at all levels of an organization
  • Must be results oriented, a change agent, with the ability to interface with all levels and areas of an organization, establish close working relationships, and build consensus for chosen solutions
  • Strong interest to teach complex statistical, quality, leadership, and change management topics is essential
  • Still in coaching/mentoring in on-the-job application of new skills is critical
  • Experience using appropriate statistical software including Minitab, Crystal Ball, Statistic, SPC XL, SPSS, etc.

• Physical Demands:

  The physical demands 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.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to (30) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

• Work Environment:

  The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to industrial sites. Specific PPE requirements need to be researched prior to visiting a site to ensure compliance to all PPE related safety requirements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Kenco Site Management will provide a more thorough safety overview while an employee is visiting.

  The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed.