Kohl’s Looking for DISTRIBUTION CENTER MAINTENANCE MANAGER at Ottawa, Illinois Full Time

Serve as manager for the automated material handling system and ensure all operating equipment performs as expected. Do you love. . . to provide strategic recommendations? Are you energized by. . . exhibiting influence and expertise on maintenance related issues ? Do you enjoy. . . maintaining capital equipment and supplies?

ACCOUNTABILITIES

EVALUATE AND TRACK PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TO ENSURE SERVICEABILITY METRICS ARE ACHIEVED

• Maintain safety related programs
• Partner with third party vendors to procure maintenance-related contracts for capital equipment and supplies
• Facilitate training and service programs to educate staff in the proper operation and maintenance of equipment

CONTINUALLY IMPROVE PROCESSES FOR ENSURING OPTIMUM EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE

• Report and document failure mode effect analysis (FMEA)
• Prepare and analyze maintenance schedules and report findings
• Provide strategic recommendations for overall network maintenance related activities

LEAD HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE

• Leads direct reports to achieve unit goals in accordance with Kohl’s policies and practices
• Increase associate engagement by developing and communicating a clear vision
• Maintaining open communication by setting clear objectives and removing barriers
• Develop an effective staff through coaching and performance feedback

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Prior management experience in a distribution or warehouse environment
• Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) techniques
• Practical knowledge of automated distribution and warehouse systems (POC & PC controlled automated distribution)
• Working knowledge of Radio Frequency technology, Asset Management software, and Microsoft Office Suite (RFC barcode, print & apply)
• Flexibility in hours to support multi-shift operations

PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s Degree (or advanced degree)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Basic computer knowledge, including Windows systems
• Working knowledge of EAM systems