Manager, Industrial Engineering

Kohl's; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohl's is seeking a Manager, Industrial Engineering to lead a team of industrial engineers and drive cross-functional improvements across the supply chain, including distribution capacity, material handling and system upgrades.

You will manage projects, model capacity and networks, guide change, and apply Six Sigma and analytics to deliver measurable efficiency gains while aligning with company policies and long-term goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical, planning and leadership abilities.
• Experience with work measurement, performance management and conveyor systems.
• Experience managing large projects and warehouse systems.
• Advanced Excel and Access skills.
• Some travel (about 30%).

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Industrial Engineers responsible for optimizing supply chain processes.
• Lead logistics planning, capacity modeling and capital budgeting.
• Assist with transportation optimization initiatives.
• Oversee design of distribution facilities and material handling equipment changes.
• Drive the team to identify and implement process improvements.
• Address all aspects of change including people, processes, systems and equipment.
• Apply Six Sigma methodologies to drive operational change.
• Manage direct reports and projects to meet unit goals.
• Prepare and analyze unit plans and reports.
• Provide leadership and develop staff through coaching and performance feedback.
• Foster an effective work environment and open communication.
• Develop staff through performance development plans.
• Additional tasks may be assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

As Manager, Industrial Engineering, you will identify, evaluate, justify and implement process optimization initiatives, including distribution capacity expansions, labor performance programs, transportation optimization initiatives and system upgrades.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a team of Industrial Engineers responsible for optimizing supply chain processes


• Lead Logistics planning efforts, including capacity and network modeling and capital budgeting


• Assist with transportation optimization initiatives


• Oversee the design of distribution facilities, including new facilities, facility retrofits, conveyor changes and other material handling equipment changes


• Drive the Industrial Engineer team to identify, define and implement process improvement opportunities


• Address all aspects of change, including people, processes, systems and equipment


• Introduce and adapt improvement methodologies as appropriate to drive change (e.g., Six Sigma).


• Manage direct reports, systems and projects to achieve unit goals per Company policies and practices


• Prepare and analyze unit plans and reports


• Provide leadership by exhibiting influence and expertise to achieve results


• Create an effective work environment by developing a shared vision, setting clear objectives, expecting teamwork, recognizing outstanding performance and maintaining open communications.


• Develop staff through coaching, performance feedback, effective performance assessments and establishing performance and development plans


• Additional tasks may be assigned

Required

What Skills You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or other Engineering discipline


• Analytical, planning, organizing, sound judgment, decision making and leadership skills


• Experience with work measurement and performance management programs, conveyor design and optimization, large project management and warehouse systems


• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office products with an emphasis in Excel and Access


• Proficient with AutoCAD


• Some travel is required; roughly 30%

Preferred

• Multiple years of experience in retail distribution


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


• Six Sigma certification