Director – Production Control & SC Enablement

Kohler Co. • Kohler, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for enabling flawless execution of our operations and supply chain across Kohler’s Kitchen & Bath Group. The Director will support regional supply chain and operations leaders through stakeholder collaboration, standardized cadence of reviews and clear Key Process Indicator ownership to assure operational excellence and customer satisfaction. This role will champion cross-functional collaboration to design, plan and execute the flow of material throughout our global network in the most optimal and efficient means.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years in supply chain operations or production control.
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, and regional Supply Chain dynamics.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence frameworks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skillsets and driving leadership in a matrix organization.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Enable regional supply chain execution through planning support and operational alignment.
• Lead production control initiatives across plants, manufacturing operations, and suppliers.
• Support plant migrations and transitions with planning and data readiness.
• Align with procurement, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure fulfillment excellence.
• Serve as the supply chain leader for global projects, linking in each of the regional leads.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement through regular reviews and standardized KPIs.
• Establish and monitor clear sets of leading indicators to use as a global control tower to proactively address gaps in our global network (STOs, Aged POs, PDTs, etc.).
• Develop and maintain operational dashboards and escalation protocols.
• Support execution of capital plans and operational transitions.
• Champion continuous improvement and operational best practices across regions.
• Lead cross-functional problem solving to resolve complex global supply issues.

Benefits

• We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
• The salary range for this position is $148,850 - $233,950.
• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.
• We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees