Industrial Engineer Intern - Store Operations
POSITION OBJECTIVE
This position is responsible for driving improvements in a large, national multi-distribution center network. The Industrial Engineer is given the opportunity to drive major change initiatives and make a significant impact to the organization. In addition, this position provides engineering support for several distribution centers in an assigned region.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESidentify and implement productivity improvements
- Design new facilities, facility retrofits, conveyor changes, and other material handling equipment changes. Implement improvements by coordinating the activities of vendors, internal resources and customers.
- Identify, define, and implement process improvement opportunities. Address all aspects of a process, including people, procedure, systems, and equipment.
- Assist with transportation optimization initiatives.
- Manage budget, schedule, design, and coordinate a wide variety of distribution center improvement projects.
- Help maintain and enhance Kohl's labor management program. Includes definition and refinement of best methods & procedures, time and motion study, coaching, and general program maintenance.
support engineering needs of distribution centers
- Assist with strategic planning and analysis, including forecasting, capacity modeling, and network modeling.
- Support the engineering needs of several distribution centers.
- Provide budget reports, negotiate pricing, monitor and report to Sr. Leadership
QUALIFICATIONS
required
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or Operations/Processing Management,
- Previous experience in distribution/manufacturing engineering
- Experience with statistical analysis, work measurement, and process analysis
- Demonstrated initiative and drive
- Confident decision making and leadership skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Access.
preferred
- AudoCAD experience preferred
special requirements
- Some travel required, averaging 30%
This describes general information about the position however should not be considered comprehensive. Our company reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time. This is not an employment contract.
Company Overview
At Kohl’s, we’re always looking ahead to creating the next great thing. Since 1962, our people have been our biggest asset and every great thing we do is thanks to the great people we hire.