Senior Engineer - Automation and Implementation
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Location: Atlanta, GA 30349
Description:
About the Position
This role is responsible for applying industry best practices and a structured approach to optimize and standardize how Kenco designs, deploys and implements automation solutions across our operations.
Sr Engineers are in a co-managed environment with Operational leaders, setting the focused project priorities to deliver value to customer networks through a technology / systems solution. The position will address business and technical needs related to Kenco's platform of systems, serving the warehousing / logistics industry as we complete the initial implementation at our operational sites. This position should be comfortable with collaborative approach to project management and be willing to work toward consensus, agreement/alignment.
Functions
Work with clients to understand business requirements, budgets and staffing needs
Support the design and implementation of automation solutions such as Conveyors, AMR, ASRS, etc., by working third party vendors, automation integrators, Solutions Design, IT, and Operations teams
Establish critical KPI specific to the deployed automation solution
Develop a cadence of reporting and analysis to provide visibility of deployment and performance of automation solutions
Works with internal stakeholders to ensure operational team is trained on technologies being implemented
Works with vendors and integrators to ensure functional requirements are met per SOW and design specifications
Develops reporting and dashboards for selected robotics and automation packages
Develops automation capacity plans
Develop playbooks and standard work for automation solutions
May lead the implementation of analytics applications like SlotDC, Control Tower, etc., by working with Lead Engineers, Data Science and BI (Business Intelligence), IT, and Operations teams
Work with Data Science and BI and Marketing teams to develop required marketing collateral
Build reporting as a storytelling tool - allowing stakeholders to digest insights quickly and to drive action
Support LMS (Labor Management System) integration efforts with WCS (Warehouse Control System) and WMS (Warehouse Management System)
Develop best practices and cost reduction activities
Track value (Value Creation Index, or VCI) created from all assigned projects
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.
Utilize lean and six sigma methodologies to reduce waste and variation within the operation
Understand Solutions design, Financial model, and Contract Pricing
Write business requirement documents and support Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Logistics Engineering or related discipline required
5-8 years of applied experience in a distribution setting (or 3PL) or a Master's degree with 3-5 years of experience
Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred
PMP certification preferred
Experience with WMS, WCS & Automation solutions required
Microsoft Office Suite expert with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio required
Intermediate Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) knowledge preferred
Intermediate skills in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S/Workplace Organization required
Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills required
Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze data to identify trends, performance results, and opportunities for improvement
Programming knowledge preferred (Python, R, C++)
Experience in a customer facing role defining expectations and achieving results
Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze data to identify trends, performance results, and opportunities for improvement
Competencies
Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.
Communicate for Impact - Proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects.
Influencing Others - Can quickly find common ground and can solve problems for the good of the organization with a minimal amount of noise. Authentically gains trust and support of peers.
Managing Transitions/ Change Management - Effectively plans, manages, and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.
Strategic Agility - Enable Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco's long-term organizational strategy.
Travel Requirements
For California residents - please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco's privacy policy.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
This role is responsible for applying industry best practices and a structured approach to optimize and standardize how Kenco designs, deploys and implements automation solutions across our operations.
Sr Engineers are in a co-managed environment with Operational leaders, setting the focused project priorities to deliver value to customer networks through a technology / systems solution. The position will address business and technical needs related to Kenco's platform of systems, serving the warehousing / logistics industry as we complete the initial implementation at our operational sites. This position should be comfortable with collaborative approach to project management and be willing to work toward consensus, agreement/alignment.
Functions
Work with clients to understand business requirements, budgets and staffing needs
Support the design and implementation of automation solutions such as Conveyors, AMR, ASRS, etc., by working third party vendors, automation integrators, Solutions Design, IT, and Operations teams
Establish critical KPI specific to the deployed automation solution
Develop a cadence of reporting and analysis to provide visibility of deployment and performance of automation solutions
Works with internal stakeholders to ensure operational team is trained on technologies being implemented
Works with vendors and integrators to ensure functional requirements are met per SOW and design specifications
Develops reporting and dashboards for selected robotics and automation packages
Develops automation capacity plans
Develop playbooks and standard work for automation solutions
May lead the implementation of analytics applications like SlotDC, Control Tower, etc., by working with Lead Engineers, Data Science and BI (Business Intelligence), IT, and Operations teams
Work with Data Science and BI and Marketing teams to develop required marketing collateral
Build reporting as a storytelling tool - allowing stakeholders to digest insights quickly and to drive action
Support LMS (Labor Management System) integration efforts with WCS (Warehouse Control System) and WMS (Warehouse Management System)
Develop best practices and cost reduction activities
Track value (Value Creation Index, or VCI) created from all assigned projects
- Ensure warehouse flow, conduct zoning and slotting assessments, profile analysis etc.
- Conduct process observations and time-motion studies, line balancing, one-piece flow simulation analysis, zoning/slotting, profile analysis, takt time methods, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), process mapping, Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Process Capability and performance (Cp/Cpk), exploratory data analysis, hypothesis testing, process improvement methods, waste analysis (Value Added vs Non-Value Added activities, VA-NVA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Control Charting, and Control Planning
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.
Utilize lean and six sigma methodologies to reduce waste and variation within the operation
Understand Solutions design, Financial model, and Contract Pricing
Write business requirement documents and support Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Logistics Engineering or related discipline required
5-8 years of applied experience in a distribution setting (or 3PL) or a Master's degree with 3-5 years of experience
Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred
PMP certification preferred
Experience with WMS, WCS & Automation solutions required
Microsoft Office Suite expert with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio required
Intermediate Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) knowledge preferred
Intermediate skills in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S/Workplace Organization required
Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills required
Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze data to identify trends, performance results, and opportunities for improvement
Programming knowledge preferred (Python, R, C++)
Experience in a customer facing role defining expectations and achieving results
Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze data to identify trends, performance results, and opportunities for improvement
Competencies
Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.
Communicate for Impact - Proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects.
Influencing Others - Can quickly find common ground and can solve problems for the good of the organization with a minimal amount of noise. Authentically gains trust and support of peers.
Managing Transitions/ Change Management - Effectively plans, manages, and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.
Strategic Agility - Enable Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco's long-term organizational strategy.
Travel Requirements
- This position is expected to travel approximately 50% - 75%.
- A passport is not required but recommended.
For California residents - please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco's privacy policy.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)