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Kohl's · 2 months ago

Associate Production Manager (On-Site)

positionMenomonee Falls, WI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date2+ years exp

Kohl's is seeking an Associate Production Manager to drive the execution of product development and assist in communication of product needs to a cross-functional team. The role involves managing the production process, ensuring deadlines are met, and collaborating with vendors and internal teams to align development with business needs.

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Responsibilities

Execute production process from vendor award to in-store delivery
Guide cross-functional team as a production expert
Manage flex and contingency needs and replenishment with partners
Obtain projections for capacity management
Communicate development details and product confirmation with vendors
Ensure seasonal calendar deadlines and milestones are met
Own Timing and Action Calendar management
Participate in cross-functional meetings to communicate time and action (TNA) and cost
Drive on-time deliveries through strong process and partnership
Train Production Coordinator and assist with meetings
Lead vendor meetings and category sessions
Guide product pre-development and cost engineering
Align development with sourcing, materials and merchandising strategies
Execute product development to meet business needs and cost guidance
Track and report progress to meet corporate goals
Support cost execution through structured events (RFQ) and seasonal negotiation
Execute cost analysis for owned brands or categories at the cost component level and or higher level of macro-economic impact
Execute vendor selection and program award
Drive partnerships with the cross-functional team to execute the sourcing strategies
Assist in rolling up costing and sharing out with merchant/ design partners
Work in conjunction with sourcing and cross-functional teams to facilitate new vendor onboarding or change in fulfillment types
Facilitate cost proto meetings with design

Qualification

Product development experienceSupply chain knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyGoogle Drive proficiencyRetail math knowledgeAptitude for mathProduct life cycle knowledge

Required

2+ years of retail or product development experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive Office Suite
Travel may be required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree
Strong aptitude for math and knowledge of retail math
Expert knowledge of product life cycle, process and supply chain

Company

Kohl's

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Kohl’s is a leading omnichannel retailer with more than 1,100 stores in 49 states.
dateFounded in 1988
location
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://corporate.kohls.com

H1B Sponsorship

Kohl's has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (8)
2024 (10)
2021 (26)
2020 (21)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$360M
2025-05-15Post Ipo Debt· $360M
1992-05-19IPO

Leadership Team

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Steven Dee
Chief Technology Officer
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Jill Timm
Chief Financial Officer
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