Kroger · 1 week ago
OPERATIONS/LABOR MANAGER (HUTCHINSON, KS )
2700 E 4th Ave, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelKroger is a grocery retail company based in Hutchinson, Kansas, and they are seeking an Operations/Labor Manager. The role involves executing company standards for labor utilization, developing budgets and strategies, and coaching teams on labor tools to achieve operational metrics.
GroceryMarketingMeat and PoultryRetailRetail Technology
Responsibilities
Responsible for budgets and results of Financial Page 5NF lines for total store associate costs; utilize financial tools to analyze results, and make recommendations for improvements while coaching/training district/store teams to achieve labor goals
Work with Labor Forecasting Center of Excellence to deliver accurate weekly sales and labor forecasts, by store, to achieve all promotional objectives and business plan budget
Provide analysis of Labor results, identify specific opportunities, recommend solutions while coaching and training district/store teams to achieve expected labor goals
Understand and manage all division scheduling inputs/outputs to include headcount, scheduler roles, forecasted/scheduled/worked hours and all end user functionality
Understand contractual bargaining language and how it impacts scheduling
Conduct store visits with focus on labor best practices and scheduling
Work closely with senior leadership in corporate and division settings
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualification
Required
Any store leader or retail store management experience, or comparable experience
Any experience in training complex systems and critical thinking skills
Strong knowledge of labor management principles to include labor expense and scheduling
Excellent oral/written communication skills
Ability to engage in new areas and facilitate change across the enterprise
Highly organized and proficient at multi-tasking
Strong analytical skills
Proficiency and ability to learn Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Business Objects, EssBase, etc
Ability to collaborate and work with and through various committees
Demonstrate initiative and leadership skills
Creative and alert to new ways of approaching tasks and processes
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Any district Operations coordinator/field specialist experience
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.
Founded in 1883
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1984-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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