• Industrial Engineer

    Kohl's (Desoto, TX)


    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