Kohler Leadership Development Program - Operations & Supply Chain

Kohler Leadership Development Program - Operations & Supply Chain

Work Mode:

Onsite

Location:

Onsite, 4 days–Kohler, WI

Early Talent at Kohler

Kohler’s Leadership Development Programs are designed to accelerate the development offuture leaders through structured, cross-functional rotational experiences thatdrive meaningful business impact. Participants join as full-time associates,gaining broad exposure across the organization while being supported through intentional development, mentorship, and a strong cohort experience.

Program Overview

Kohler’s Operations &Supply Chain Leadership Development Program is an exciting two-year rotationalexperience designed to accelerate high-potential talent into future leaders whocan make an immediate and lasting impact across the business. Through fourmeaningful six-month rotations, participants gain hands-on exposure tohigh-visibility work across areas such as operations, supply chain,manufacturing, sourcing, planning, logistics, quality, continuous improvement,process engineering, and front-line leadership—building the enterprise mindset,technical capability, and leadership confidence needed to solve complex business challenges.

Supported by executive mentorship, structured development,cohort-based learning, and intentional placement planning, OSCLDP empowersassociates to explore diverse career paths, contribute to strategic priorities,and help shape the future of Operations and Supply Chain at Kohler.

What You’llDo

• Analyze end-to-end processes, data, and material flows to identify opportunities that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer experience.
• Partner cross-functionally with teams across plants, distribution centers, corporate functions, and business units to solve complex problems and drive alignment.
• Apply Lean, continuous improvement, and problem-solving methods to standardize processes, reduce waste, improve reliability, and strengthen operational performance.
• Develop technical and business acumen through project ownership, data analysis, stakeholder communication, and executive-level report outs.
• Build leadership capability through hands-on exposure to frontline operations, including opportunities to understand team performance, daily management, and shop floor decision-making.

Program Structure & Experiences

Kohler's Leadership Development Programs are designed as two-year, full-time rotational experiences that provide broad exposure to the business while accelerating leadership readiness. Participants complete 3–4 cross-functional rotations,each lasting 6–8 months, where they contribute to impactful work aligned to business priorities.

Beyondo-the-job experience, participants engage in a structured, enterprise-wide development journey that includes:

• A week-long immersive onboarding experience with their cross-functional cohort
• Intentional semi-annual seminars and quarterly learning sessions throughout the program
• Exposure to senior leaders and key stakeholders across the organization
• Ongoing mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback
• Opportunities to build community through a cohort-based experience and networking events

The program culminates in a formal graduation experience, positioning participants for strategic placement into full-time roles aligned to their strengths,interests, and business priorities.

Skills/Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Must have obtained a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in Engineering, Operations or Supply Chain no later than June 2026.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an on-going basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience through internships, co-ops, campus organizations, athletics, volunteer work, or prior work experience.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly to changing business priorities, and take initiative in shaping solutions when the path forward is not fully defined.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across functions and build relationships with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to…