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