Industrial EngineerThe Industrial Engineer develops improvements in a large, national multi-distribution center network. Provides analytical support and executes change initiatives with a significant impact to the organization.Do you love . . . making recommendations to increase productivity?Are you energized by . . .ensuring successful execution of process efficiency activities?Do you enjoy . . . conducting forecasting and modeling to support strategic decision-making?ACCOUNTABILITIESIDENTIFY PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENTS•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, procedure, 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 maintenanceSUPPORT DISTRIBUTION CENTERS THROUGH PLANNING AND ANALYSIS•Support strategic planning and analysis through forecasting, capacity modeling and network modeling•Provide budget reports, negotiate pricing, monitor and report to LeadershipCOORDINATE PROJECT ACTIVITIES TO IMPLEMENT PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENTS•Implement improvements by coordinating the activities of vendors, internal resources and customers•Adhere to budget, schedule, design and coordinate a wide variety of logistics improvement projects•Oversee vendor performance (timing, schedule and budget)PROVIDE TECHNICAL TROUBLESHOOTING FOR DISTRIBUTION CENTER SYSTEMS•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 facilityQUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED•Experience with statistical analysis, work measurement and process analysis•Demonstrated initiative and drive•Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite•Ability to multitask across multiple projects•Strong critical thinking skillsPREFERRED•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•Ability to relocateSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS•On-call responsibility and flexible schedule•Occasional travel, including overnight to support peak business operationsFor other Kohl's jobs, click here here!
