Kroger ยท 2 months ago
Logistics Continuous Improvement Leader
11500 SE Highway 212, Clackamas, OR, 97015, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expKroger is a leading grocery retailer that has merged with Fred Meyer, serving customers across multiple states. They are seeking a Logistics Continuous Improvement Leader to lead site Continuous Improvement and Industrial Engineering efforts, driving improvements in Safety, Quality, and Reliability through effective tools and methodologies.
GroceryMarketingMeat and PoultryRetailRetail Technology
Responsibilities
Assist teams with goal setting and tracking CI measures
Select/apply appropriate CI tools to improve key measures
Apply Lean Six Sigma tools and the DMAIC process to complete projects with annual savings
Compile time study data, input time study data, and calculate associate percent performance by individual work element and overall performance
Analyze workforce utilization and operation data, such as production costs, production flow charts, and production schedules to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment
Participate in industrial engineering projects
Provide technical expertise to support root cause analysis process
Create control plans to produce sustainable gains
Lead teams to solve problems, eliminate waste and reduce variation
Participate in project management initiatives and support commissioning, qualification, and verification for capital projects
Mentor/coach teams on CI and Lean/Six Sigma methodology
Utilize Kroger downtime system to identify/prioritize improvement opportunities
Develop/ leverage collaborative relationships to achieve work goals
Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree engineering or a related field
3+ years of proven, successful leadership of teams
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or higher
Strong mathematical, analytical and conceptual skills, balanced by ability to apply common sense
Highly organized with ability to multi-task
Ability to preserve confidentiality of information
Strong negotiation, oral and written communication skills
Ability to guide a teams to collectively create actionable solutions
Ability to remain flexible and adjust promptly and effectively during times of change
Proven ability to leverage the capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse styles, abilities and motivations to achieve strong results
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Preferred
Any experience with Lean or Six Sigma implementation and project management
Any experience developing/reengineering business processes from current to future state
Achieve Black Belt certification
Training or exposure to statistical analysis
Benefits
A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
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
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unknown1984-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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