About the Role
As an Industrial Engineer, you will develop improvements in Kohl's extensive, national multi-distribution center network, provide analytical support and execute change initiatives that significantly impact the organization.
What You'll Do
- Support designing new facilities, facility retrofits, conveyor changes and other material handling equipment changes
- Recommend process improvement opportunities by addressing all aspects of a process, including people, procedures, systems and equipment
- Assist with transportation optimization initiatives
- Maintain and enhance Kohl's labor management program through monitoring of productivity and efficiency
- Refine labor management program best methods and procedures, time and motion study, coaching and general program maintenance
- Support strategic planning and analysis through forecasting, capacity modeling and network modeling
- Provide budget reports, negotiate pricing, monitor and report to Leadership
- Implement improvements by coordinating the activities of vendors, internal resources and customers
- Adhere to budget, schedule, design and coordinate logistics improvement projects
- Oversee vendor performance (timing, schedule and budget)
- Provide troubleshooting support for vendor systems and specific material handling equipment downtime for the operational needs of distribution centers
- Support the engineering needs of a distribution center by being the subject matter expert for all material handling equipment within the facility
- Additional tasks may be assigned
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What Skills You Have
REQUIRED
- Experience with statistical analysis, work measurement and process analysis
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to multitask across multiple projects
- Strong critical thinking skills
- On-call responsibility and flexible schedule
- Occasional travel, including overnight, to support peak business operations
PREFERRED
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management
- Previous experience in distribution/manufacturing engineering
- Confident decision-making and leadership skills
- AutoCAD experience
- Previous experience with SQL