Industrial Engineer

MISSION

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing solutions to eliminate waste, improve efficiency and productivity, and standardize processes. This is a key tactical and high-visibility role which impacts customer and financial performance, productivity, inventory accuracy, future business opportunities and growth. This role will work collaboratively with the Engineering team members and will assist in partnering with less experienced Engineers to assist in developing Engineering rigor.

KEY OUTCOMES (KPI’S)

OUTCOME: Gain in-depth understanding of current Kem Krest methods and activities

• Understand actual monthly volumes, labor and operating expenses by site and utilizing data for improvements
• Review production information including related production schedules, process flows, and additional specs
• Using current KK budget reporting tools, populate with actual information / data
• Gain deep understanding of customer requirements on front end of quoting process
• Understand BOMs, current cost model, labor rates, overhead costing
• Perform analysis of budget categories (focusing on large variances and corrective actions)

OUTCOME: Design control systems to minimize and resolve production issues & project costs

• Work closely with operations, finance, sales, supply chain management & packaging for alignment
• Create systems and plan production to ensure all products meet quality control standards
• Develop management control systems to make financial planning and cost analysis more efficient
• Design layout of equipment and workspace
• Create sampling procedures and designs
• Study and rearrange org charts, material flow, and operations sequence

OUTCOME: Ownership of weekly / monthly operational efficiency metrics

• Lines Per Hour / Errors Per Thousand Lines / On Time Delivery / Customer Action Form’s
• Implement templates / models / visual reporting structure
• Align with site director / management to develop key business metrics
• Work closely with sites to understand performance shortfalls and support corrective action process

OUTCOME: Evaluate and drive continuous improvement projects

• Develop reporting metrics on improvements and continuously revisit and edit for optimal performance
• Evaluate accuracy of production and testing equipment, as well as effects of design changes
• Provide support data to operations leaders, finance and supply chain management teams
• Coordinate and participate in Kaizen, Six Sigma, and other Lean activities

OUTCOME: Support and Enhance Kem Krest’s Corporate Culture

• Work closely with leaders to drive continuous improvement
• Display and execute consistent with core values of the company
• Treat users with respect and patience to foster great results
• Demonstrate a genuine sense of urgency for all company and staff related issues, priorities and concerns

CORE COMPETENCIES

Manages complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Decision quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Action oriented: Taking on new opportunities and touch challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Plans and aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Ensures accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Drives results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Demonstrates self-awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

Self-development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

Nimble learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

Situational adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

STRENGTHS TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or other related field highly preferred
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office software (primarily Excel and PowerPoint)
• Proficient in AutoCAD with background in facility layout
• Experience designing full scale ROI analysis and presenting to senior leadership
• Extensive experience driving process improvement
• Strong analytical skills and presentation skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional work ethic and desire to succeed
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience with 6-Sigma and Lean Processes highly preferred

About Us:

Kem Krest is a certified minority-owned business (MBE) and leading provider of Total Program Management for our customers through Supply Chain Optimization, Chemical Packaging, End-to-End Fulfillment and Aftersales Solutions. We have over 45 years of experience working with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the Automotive, Agricultural, Power Sports, Heavy Duty, Retail and Defense industries.

Kem Krest has 12 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada: Indiana (Elkhart, Bristol, Carmel); Michigan (Brighton, Fowlerville); Wisconsin (Pleasant Prairie); Arizona (Phoenix); Ontario (Oakville); and Alberta (Edmonton).

Our Culture:

At Kem Krest, we’re inspired by hardworking people who want to impact our industry and community. Our team members are the key to our company’s success and essential to our promise: “Customer Focused, Solutions Driven".

Our workplace embraces fun and celebrates achievement. We invest in people. We employ those who share our passion/mission and work to enrich our business model. We understand that each member of the team is a representative of our organization. We foster an inclusive environment that allows for expression of ideas and creativity. We serve our communities and manage our organization through the principles of servant leadership. We maintain a "Customer First / Associate First" philosophy.