Kroger

Compensation

Full Description

Position Summary: Responsible for developing, budgeting and execution of Logistics major, minor, and strategic capital projects. Direct/lead network strategy project managers, engineers, and analysts. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Essential Job Functions: • Maintain accountability for on-time overall project implementation, within budgeted expense, and achieving planned benefit streams • Direct the Project Management function for the network by analyzing data, standardizing processes, developing and evolving a world-class Project Management program • Manage the engineering administration on Logistics major and minor capital projects including new facilities, expansion remodels, within-the-walls remodels and maintenance projects including site due diligence for feasibility • Communicate/coordinate across multiple functions: retail operations, technology, merchandising, procurement, supply chain operations, finance, and executive management • Manage the development and execution of projects at optimal cost, highest quality, and punctual timelines, consistent with logistics, store operations, and business needs • Ensure engineering solutions, designs, and layouts meet requirements for safety, cost, time, quality and throughput expectations • Ensure that proper documentation occurs throughout the projects • Identify and develop strategic initiatives and capital projects that enhance supply chain processes to meet growth, performance, and customer service objectives • Recruit, train, and develop high-potential team members as leaders of overall business strategy and objectives • Maintain and manage a strong effective team for accomplishing all assigned tasks in an efficient manner; complete performance objective reviews and provide continuous feedback to direct reports • Maintain a continuous self-development program to learn more about the business, innovations in the industry, and prepare for greater responsibility • Travel to DCs, project sites, and other Kroger network locations for project development and execution • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation Minimum Position Qualifications: • Previous logistics/supply chain/distribution/network strategy experience • Proven engineer/project manager and leader with track record of project implementations, efficiency and strategy • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Civil) • Demonstrated large scale Project Management experience • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification • Proven track record in working closely with executive sponsors, stakeholder groups, and assigned business participants to build strategic alliances, execute a plan, and deliver • Organized and analytical with exceptional skills in problem solving • Thorough understanding of engineering material handling systems and automation • Thorough understanding of financial management and budgeting • Ability to provide general estimates on site-work and building construction • Strong communication/interpersonal skills and leadership development of team members Desired Previous Job Experience: • Master's degree in industrial, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering. • Network Strategy Project Manager • Regional Construction Manager • Assistant Manager of Logistics and Non-Retail Engineering