Supply Chain Optimization Manager
Work Mode: Hybrid
Location: Remote
As a strategic leader within the KBA Production Control organization, this role spearheads the continuous transformation and optimisation of supply chain operations across Kohler's Kitchen & Bath manufacturing plants in the Americas region.
This role is responsible for architecting and revolutionizing material flow, conveyance, and intra-logistics strategies. The core mission is to drive unprecedented levels of efficiency and productivity, ensuring a synchronized ecosystem where the right inventory is strategically stored, readily available, and delivered to the right place at the right time.
Key deliverables include governance of the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) and a high-impact blend of strategic leadership and tactical support for regional continuous improvement initiatives to achieve end‐to‐end Supply Chain optimisation.
Integrated Systems Design: Design and implement material flow, conveyance, and inventory management systems fully integrated with Lean Manufacturing principles.
Infrastructure & Layout:



Lead new facility and warehouse design by optimizing material flow and developing layouts/models using Lean tools; Partner with plant teams to implement supermarkets, kanban, and smart buffers to ensure seamless production support.
Packaging Strategy: Collaborate with Purchasing and Packaging Engineering to define optimal packaging for internal and external components, minimizing waste and maximizing density.
Physical & Information Flow: Ensure effective synchronization between physical movement and information flow to maximize conveyance performance and minimize total logistics and operational cost.
Industry 4.0 & Smart Logistics
Strategic Transformation: Lead the transition to a Smart Material Handling ecosystem, leveraging Industry 4.0 to enhance digital visibility and real‐time decision‐making.
Digital Visibility (IoT): smart containers/pallets) to improve real‐time visibility, storage utiliz

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🏢 Sterling Kohler
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