Industrial Engineer - Pataskala, United States - KOHLS

    KOHLS
    KOHLS Pataskala, United States

    1 month ago

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    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