Matthew Lloyd
About Matthew Lloyd
Matthew Lloyd is the Director of Industrial Engineering, Facilities Maintenance, and WMS System Administration at Kohl's, with extensive experience in supply chain management and distribution center design.
Title and Current Role
Matthew Lloyd is the Director of Industrial Engineering, Facilities Maintenance, and WMS System Administration at Kohl's. Since 2022, he has been overseeing the comprehensive management of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Labor Management Systems (LMS). His role includes the administration of order fulfillment across nine retail and six e-commerce fulfillment centers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
Professional Background and Experience
Matthew Lloyd has an extensive background in industrial engineering and facilities management, primarily with Kohl's and Hallmark Cards. He held various positions at Kohl's from 2007 onwards, including Director of Store Facilities and Director of Standardized E-Commerce Processes. Earlier, he worked at Hallmark Cards in multiple roles, including Facilities Services Manager and Sr. Industrial Engineer. His career also includes tenure as a Project Manager and Industrial Engineer at Kinedyne.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Lloyd holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management (1999-2002) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Industrial Technology from Iowa State University (1988-1991). He also studied Industrial Design at The University of Kansas (1987-1988). His academic background has provided a robust foundation for his expertise in program management, supply chain modeling, and maintenance management in a CMMS environment.
Specialized Skills and Responsibilities
Matthew Lloyd specializes in program management of distribution center design, facility expansion, and capital projects involving material handling equipment (MHE). He is experienced in Warehouse Control System (WCS) integration and high-speed MHE automation design. At Kohl's, he leads a team of over 30 associates, ensuring cost-effectiveness, speed, and quality in store and digital fulfillment operations.
Team Leadership and Development
In his role at Kohl's, Matthew Lloyd emphasizes the importance of associate training and development programs. He focuses on driving consistency and engagement in retail and e-commerce distribution design and fulfillment. His leadership skills are pivotal in managing daily processing and system administration, aligning his team's efforts with organizational goals and metrics.