LOGISTICS MAINTENANCE MANAGER (Finance)
Provide technical and professional leadership to the Engineering and/or Maintenance department and advise operations inclusive of directing, scheduling/controlling all related activities to achieve an integrated operations business plan. Responsible for the budgeting and execution of maintenance, utilities, and minor capital. Ensure maintainability and reliability of automation systems, equipment, buildings and facilities to achieve a high level of asset preservation at a reduced operating cost. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska.
As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer family!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- 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.
- 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
- 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
Desired
- 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- 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
