Kohl's

Manager, Industrial Engineering

Kohl's

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Wisconsin

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Identify, evaluate, justify and implement process optimization initiatives, including distribution capacity expansions, labor performance programs, transportation optimization initiatives and system upgrades
  • Base at Kohl's Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI; onsite Monday-Thursday with option to work remotely on Fridays
  • Manage a team of Industrial Engineers responsible for optimizing supply chain processes
  • Lead Logistics planning efforts, including capacity and network modeling and capital budgeting
  • Assist with transportation optimization initiatives
  • Oversee the design of distribution facilities, including new facilities, facility retrofits, conveyor changes and other material handling equipment changes
  • Drive the IE team to identify, define and implement process improvement opportunities
  • Address all aspects of change, including people, processes, systems and equipment
  • Introduce and adapt improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma)
  • Manage direct reports, systems and projects to achieve unit goals per Company policies and practices
  • Prepare and analyze unit plans and reports
  • Provide leadership by exhibiting influence and expertise to achieve results
  • Create an effective work environment by developing a shared vision, setting objectives, teamwork, recognizing outstanding performance and open communications
  • Develop staff through coaching, performance feedback, and development plans
  • Additional tasks may be assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or other Engineering discipline
  • Analytical, planning, organizing, sound judgment, decision making and leadership skills
  • Experience with work measurement and performance management programs, conveyor design and optimization, large project management and warehouse systems
  • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office products with an emphasis in Excel and Access
  • Proficient with AutoCAD
  • Some travel is required; roughly 30%
  • Multiple years of experience in retail distribution