Why Work for KeHE?
Overview
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 Senior Manager of Industrial Engineering will be responsible for optimizing distribution center operations across multiple sites by applying their expertise in project management, Red Prairie/JDA/Blue Yonder Labor Management, time studies, AutoCAD, and Lean engineering principles. This role will lead a team of industrial engineers and be a critical role 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:
Manages a team of industrial engineers to ensure labor standards are fair and accurate at all distribution centers.
Leads and manages industrial engineering projects, including the implementation of JDA/Blue Yonder (Labor Management System, LMS) from conception to completion, ensuring timelines and objectives are met.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to coordinate project activities and resources.
Utilizes JDA Labor Management software to develop and implement labor standards, ensuring accurate labor forecasting, performance tracking, and workforce optimization.
Utilizes AutoCAD software to design and layout efficient distribution center floor plans, optimizing space utilization and flow of materials.
Maintains Engineered Labor Standards, including the following:
Develops engineered labor standards for new processes and facilities.
Conducts time studies to update and validate engineered / RE standards (MSD / PST / MOST) as needed.
Manages existing standards and periodically verifies 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.
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 current with industry trends and best practices in distribution and process engineering to proactively identify innovative solutions.
Fosters a mindset of operational excellence and efficiency across all levels of the organization.
Trains and mentors others in effective engineering principles and use of labor management systems.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requisition ID
2026-29397
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.