Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer The 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?

ACCOUNTABILITIES

IDENTIFY 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 maintenance SUPPORT 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 Leadership COORDINATE 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 facility

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• 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 skills

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 • Ability to relocate

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• On-call responsibility and flexible schedule • Occasional travel, including overnight to support peak business operations For other Kohl's jobs, click here here!