Role Specific Information

Job Description

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

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

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

• Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section

• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance as set by the company

• Ability to comply with dress code requirements

• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines

• Ability to give direction and receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel

• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others

• Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast-paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes

• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs

• Perform work in accordance with the Physical/Cognitive Requirements section

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

• Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.

• Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units

• Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner

• Ability to comply with health and safety standards

Pay Range: $86,000.00 - $117,000.00

Kohl’s offers a variety of benefits to associates depending on full-time/part-time status and work hours, including: WORK LIFE BALANCE (PTO, Vacation Buy Program, Parental Leave), HEALTH & WELLNESS (Medical, Dental, Vision and other short and long term disability programs, Emergency health and wellness programs such as Accident Protection Plans, Critical Illness Plans and more), SAVINGS & RETIREMENT BENEFITS (401k, Flexible Spending Accounts and associate discount programs with Kohl’s partners), INSURANCE PROGRAMS (Life Insurance for you, your family or your pet, as well as other protection programs), and LIFE EVENTS (Legal and adoption assistance benefits).