Kohler Co. · 1 day ago
Manager, Data Engineering
Kohler, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$133K/yr - $200K/yr
6+ years expKohler Co. is a global leader in the manufacturing and design sector, and they are seeking a Manager of Data Engineering. This role involves setting the strategic direction for product data management, leading a team of data engineers, and ensuring the effective execution of data strategies aligned with business objectives.
Consumer Goods
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of data engineers by providing coaching, clear direction, and effective performance management
Foster a culture where collaboration, teamwork, responsibility, and ongoing growth are core values
Recruit, onboard, and grow top engineering talent to build organizational capability
Oversee team workload, ensuring effective prioritization, resource allocation, and capacity planning to meet business needs
Demonstrate and lead others to exhibit behaviors and actions that: Delight Customers, Inspire People, Boldly Innovate, Own It and Prioritize
Define and execute data engineering strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational business objectives
Lead the design, creation, and ongoing maintenance of data structures and hierarchies that enable robust product data management
Ensure data models, structures, and platforms are built for scalability, high performance, and long-term sustainability
Implement and validate data rules and business logic that support core business processes, including the setup of new plants and warehouses
Provide expert guidance and training on product data management principles, business rules, and process expectations
Partner with data governance and security teams to uphold data standards, enforce compliance, and drive continuous improvements in data quality
Partner with Engineering Systems on the development of tools and solutions that enhance the capture, management, and control of product data
Oversee the engineering change process to ensure accurate and timely execution
Collaborate closely with IT on SAP-related initiatives, including system implementations, enhancements, and ongoing development
Manage, load, and publish product engineering and manufacturing data
Support and implement global ERP projects
Process Bills of Materials and other critical manufacturing information
Maintain and update essential manufacturing data
Support label printing setup and configuration
Ensure data systems remain highly available, accurate, and high‑performing
Automate and monitor data pipelines to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
Load and audit product data across systems
Coordinate and validate engineering data within the PDM environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
6+ years of experience in data engineering or related technical roles, including at least 2 years in a leadership or people‑management capacity
Strong technical expertise in SAP and related enterprise systems
Demonstrated success driving business improvement initiatives
Proven change‑management experience in complex environments
Knowledge of PDM best practices and experience with PLM/PDM systems
Experience leading and collaborating with global teams
Solid understanding of data governance principles and data‑management best practices
Background in product development with a strong understanding of product lifecycle processes
Strategic thinker with the ability to define a clear vision and translate it into actionable, near‑term goals
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, effective at all levels of the organization
Operates with candor, enthusiasm, resilience, and a strong drive to achieve business results
Analytical and detail‑oriented, with strong planning skills and a creative, solutions‑focused mindset
Travel 15-20%
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Day 1 benefits
Competitive total rewards package
Access to career growth and development opportunities
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Strong culture of innovation
Performance bonus/variable incentive compensation
Company
Kohler Co.
We’re a community of creators. Status quo busters. Difference makers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Kohler
Chair & Chief Executive Officer
.Davor Grgic
Consultant — Retired CIO & VP - Sustainability
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