LOGISTICS/MAINTENANCE MANAGER at The Kroger Co. in Frederick, Maryland

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Responsible for the technical and professional leadership of the Maintenance department. Ensure maintainability and reliability of equipment, buildings and facilities to achieve a high level of asset preservation at a reduced total operating cost. Role model and demonstrate the companys core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and the safety of others.

• Bachelor degree or 2 + years equivalent combination of education and experience
• Plant Engineer
• Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
• One year management and operational experience in a Distribution Center setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communicate skills
• Proven ability to lead, train and motivate a team
• Ability to travel independently (up to 20%)
• Level 7 - will not manage other management staff
• Level 8 - position lead, management over maintenance staff

• Identify and address problems in a timely fashion providing a trouble free environment for associates
• Identify critical inventory levels for all necessary maintenance equipment and select the most effective and efficient suppliers
• Plan, budget and execute capital improvement projects for the ongoing operational needs, including technology, facilities and equipment
• Establish facility sanitation goals and maintain appropriate documentation to meet or exceed the standards set by regulatory agencies
• Partner with the Engineering Counsel and management in establishing and refining preventative maintenance programs, associate training, manpower scheduling techniques, parts room inventory, efficiency improvement programs, regulatory compliance programs, energy management/utility control, etc
• Establish work measurement techniques, determine effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
• Perform engineering analysis to determine root cause for the most critical and repetitive failures
• Analyze equipment history to identify specific failures and effectively address
• Administer the Preventative Maintenance/Predicative Preventative Maintenance (PM/PPM) programs and inventory for all equipment
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; completes performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation