Engineer, Industrial (East)

Why Work for KeHE?

At KeHE, we're obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we're committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you'll be embarking on a career that's moving forward. When you join KeHE, you're becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Primary Responsibilities

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for optimizing distribution center operations across multiple sites by applying their expertise of Red Prairie / JDA / Blue Yonder Labor Management, time studies, AutoCAD, and Lean engineering principles. This role will play a critical part in improving efficiency, reducing operational costs, and enhancing overall performance within our distribution network. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Essential Functions

DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develops and implements labor standards, accurate labor forecasting, performance tracking, and workforce optimization by utilizing Blue Yonder or other labor management software.
• Conducts time studies to establish accurate baseline data for operational processes and identifies areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
• Utilizes AutoCAD software to design and layout efficient distribution center floor plans to optimize space utilization and flow of materials.
• Maintains Engineered Labor Standards through the following processes :
• Develops engineered labor standards for new processes and facilities.
• Conducts time studies to update and validate engineered / RE standards (MSD / PST / MOST).
• Manages existing standards and periodically verify standards and observation methods.
• Identifies and implements improvements in preferred methods, procedures, equipment, or workflows.
• Conducts supervisor and employee meetings to review enhancements to procedures, equipment, and / or standards.
• Maintains LMS by ensuring any changes to existing standards or new standards are accurate and updated.
• Maintains complete records of all time studies or other data used to change standards.
• Maintains Labor Standards to reflect changes in preferred methods, equipment, or standards.
• Stays up to date with industry trends and best practices in distribution and process engineering to proactively identify innovative solutions.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement : KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.