Kroger · 1 day ago
Logistics Maintenance Manager | Automated Site
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKroger is a leading grocery retailer, and they are seeking a Logistics Maintenance Manager to provide technical and professional leadership to the Engineering and Maintenance department. The role involves ensuring the reliability of automation systems and equipment while managing budgets and leading maintenance processes to achieve operational excellence.
GroceryMarketingMeat and PoultryRetailRetail Technology
Hiring Manager
Stacey Poppe, SPHR
Responsibilities
Drive the Maintenance Excellence process by leading an effective predictive/preventative maintenance (PPM) program through work order procedures, parts inventory, training, scheduling, efficiency improvements, and compliance programs
Operate, maintain, and repair all aspects of the automation system
Pinpoint electrical, mechanical and PLC (programmable logic controller) fault; analyze and institute recovery
Manage the emergency response to automation downtime
Develop, implement and control the department's budgets
Lead people processes in department by guiding, coaching and developing direct reports
Recommend equipment modifications or replacement to improve safety, quality or throughput
Perform analysis to determine root cause for the most critical and repetitive failures
Create and maintain the appropriate engineering records including equipment records and manuals, drawings and diagrams, inspection reports and legal records as required by the appropriate agencies
Work closely with outside agencies such as OSHA, EPA, FDA, etc., to ensure compliance with current regulations
Manage all outside contractors and third-party contractors performing any automation maintenance or facility work
Lead the development and implementation of the 3-Year Minor Capital Plan inclusive of due diligence for project feasibility, preparing capital requests, creating contracts, effective project management and achieving the project deliverables
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualification
Required
Associate degree related field or equivalent work experience
Any project management experience
4+ years of advanced knowledge/experience of electrical systems
1 year of experience in programmable logic circuits (PLC) troubleshooting & repair
1 year of experience in Manufacturing processes & plants
1 year of experience in Automation operation & maintenance
Ammonia Refrigeration experience
2+ years of experience in a leadership role in a maintenance organization
5+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing or logistics setting
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Excellent oral/written communication skills
Excellent organization, communication and leadership skills
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Any experience with automated conveyor preventative maintenance & material handling equipment
Any experience working with automated material handling systems
Any proactive maintenance experience
Any experience as a maintenance manager at major facility
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Company
Kroger
Kroger is a grocery retail store that provides a wide variety of product for customers and community.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1984-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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