Kohl's

About the Role

As an Industrial Engineer Intern, you will work to identify, define and/or implement process improvement opportunities across store processes and projects. You will use data analytics, in-store observations and other process analysis tools to study the behaviors of Kohl’s associates and optimize how they interact with processes, equipment, and technologies.

About the Internship

• Dates: The internship is 10 weeks, beginning on Monday, June 7th and ending on Friday, August 13th, 2027.
• Location: This role is based out of our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
• Housing: Housing and transportation options will be provided for interns based out of the Corporate Office.
• Working Arrangements: As a Kohl’s intern, you’ll work in a hybrid-model, working in the office Monday-Thursday. Fridays are a flexible working arrangement date, where associates are able to work from home. However, for our interns, there are occasionally in person events on Fridays.
• Perks: There are many things that make the Kohl’s Internship an amazing opportunity & experience!
  • Team Support & Development - You will work alongside other interns, while also having a dedicated coach and manager to help you with daily work & your development.
  • Real Work - You will have the chance to contribute to real projects during your summer.
  • Fun - We want our interns to have fun! Whether it’s exploring Milwaukee with fellow interns at a Brewer’s Baseball game, walking along the Lake Michigan lakefront paths, or participating in a photo shoot at Kohl's Photo Studio – you’re sure to have a fun packed summer with Kohl’s!

What You’ll Do

• Use financial and process analysis to identify company initiatives to invest in and process improvements for existing projects and initiatives being executed within stores
• Determine how to maximize store and project efficiency while considering the associate and customer experiences.
• Use process analysis tools such as time studies, process simulation and DMAIC/Six Sigma principles to optimize productivity
• Collaborate with Technology, Finance and Field partners and process owners
• Develop business cases to understand the financial benefits of technology or equipment changes
• Refine store labor models to support effective payroll allocation

What Skills You Have

Required

• Undergraduate Junior
• Retail background or experience
• Exceptional communication skills
• Passion for continuous improvement and process design

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description at any time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

• Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
• Ability to comply with dress code requirements
• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company
• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
• Ability to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
• Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
• Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
• Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner