Job Description

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