Sr. Industrial Engineer - Kane Logistics

The successful Industrial Engineer candidate is one who thrives in the technical aspects of the position and enjoys customer interaction and project management to support our nationwide network of distribution centers. The successful candidate will bring experience in engineering solutions relative to creating distribution center layouts, analyzing productivity, creating pricing models, and optimizing strategies in our current environments. Will follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed. In addition, the candidate will observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.



Requirements:


* Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering required
* 2 years-experience in a warehouse environment
* Knowledge of secondary packaging and/or manufacturing
* Knowledge of quality and safety concepts
* WMS Knowledge
* Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques
* A financial or pricing background is a plus



Responsibilities:


* Coordinates and aids in the design, evaluation, planning, integration, testing and completion activities in engineering projects
* Develop pricing estimates for new business opportunities
* Determines the most effective means for an organization to use capital, equipment, energy, facilities, information, material, people, and other assets to make a product or service
* Plans utilization of facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel to improve efficiency of operations
* Studies product or service and its requirements, using mathematical methods such as operations research, to meet those requirements and design manufacturing and information systems
* Reviews functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication
* Propose new automated warehousing solutions to increase productivity and improve throughput
* Analyze storage solutions and material handling processes and recommend optimal strategies to maximize efficiencies
* Improve warehouse flow by optimizing storage strategies and zoning
* Perform Return on Investment (ROI) analyses to justify capital proposals
* Design and create warehouse layouts for new and existing facilities using AutoCAD
* Select and work with outside vendors to complete capital projects
* Develop and integrate targeted solutions with customers and operations management
* Analyze existing processes and recommend opportunities for improvement
* Create workflow plans
* Conduct time studies
* Determine productivity numbers
* Continually re-evaluate work process for productivity improvements
* Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed.
* Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
* Other duties as assigned



Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 with great benefits with an attractive 401(k) retirement package. Great working environment!




* Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering required
* 2 years-experience in a warehouse environment
* Knowledge of secondary packaging and/or manufacturing
* Knowledge of quality and safety concepts
* WMS Knowledge
* Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques
* A financial or pricing background is a plus

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