Kroger - Memphis, TN
posted 4 months ago
The Logistics/Operations Manager at Kroger Supply Chain is responsible for providing leadership and direction to ensure the performance of the production process, which includes all order selection and related distribution center functions. This role is pivotal in driving results that achieve planned levels of costs and progress for the effectiveness of key performance indicators. The manager will model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others. Kroger, which has evolved from a small grocery store in Cincinnati to the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states, emphasizes the importance of diverse teams united by a common purpose: to feed the human spirit. The company prides itself on creating amazing experiences for customers and communities, with food at the heart of its mission. The Logistics/Operations Manager will play a crucial role in this mission by ensuring that the production activities in a fast-paced warehouse run smoothly and efficiently. The position requires a highly motivated self-starter with a proven ability to manage staffing needs, training, evaluation, and development. The manager will utilize collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals, ensuring that operational standards are maintained and that employee safety is prioritized. This role also involves planning and controlling operating costs and facility budgets, managing sanitation standards, and ensuring that proper work methods are followed to maximize productivity and performance. The manager will monitor and meet all order accuracy requirements, maintaining a Customer 1st strategy that focuses on quality receiving and shipping of orders. Additionally, the manager will supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback to enhance team performance.