Kenco Group

Software Engineer

• The Sr Application Developer provides system analysis, design, and development of RPG IV programs in an IBM i / iSeries environment utilizing DB2 databases.
• Provide Tier 2 technical support and troubleshooting assistance requiring debugging of code and data management.
• Design and develop RPG code for custom WMS (Warehouse Management System) as directed by Sr. Solutions Architect and / or Sr. Systems Analyst
• Debug code for RPG programs for custom applications as directed by Sr. Solutions Architect and / or Sr. Systems Analyst
• Develop database structure for RPG programs for custom applications per design standards provided by DBA and Sr. Solutions Architect
• Utilize SQL as needed for query and reporting functionality
• Learn Change Management Solution and take on a primary change management role.
• Support Help Desk team as Tier 2 responder.

WMS Developer

Engineer

• Mentor and train junior level Industrial Engineers
• Work with clients to understand business requirements, budgets and staffing needs
• May lead the implementation of analytics applications like SlotDC, Control Tower, etc., by working with Data Science and BI (Business Intelligence), IT, and Operations teams
• Work with Data Science and BI and Marketing teams to develop required marketing collateral
• Train Operations teams on using different BI and Analytics applications/models
• Build reporting as a storytelling tool – allowing stakeholders to digest insights quickly and to drive action
• Lead LMS (Labor Management System) integration efforts with WCS (Warehouse Control System) and WMS (Warehouse Management System)
• Develop best practices and cost reduction activities
• Partner closely with Customers and Kenco Operations to achieve project results
• Track value (Value Creation Index, or VCI) created from all assigned projects
• Ensure Work Measurement systems are developed, implemented and effective
• Ensure warehouse flow, conduct zoning and slotting assessments, profile analysis etc.
• Continuous Improvement of the Kenco O/S (Operating System)
• 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
• Gain input from customers to define project priority, set goals and objectives and obtain feedback on performance
• 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)

WMS Developer

Senior Industrial Engineer