Support Logistics Distribution Centers by addressing operational challenges related to industrial engineering and continuous improvement activities, including capacity studies, labor standards reviews, labor analysis, and Capital Appropriation (CA) development. Lead the oversight and advancement of industrial engineering technologies, tools, and processes across the network. Provide technical leadership, guidance, and solution development support to industrial engineers, business owners, and project leads to ensure consistent application of engineering techniques and methodologies companywide. Analyze and resolve complex production and distribution challenges using advanced industrial engineering practices such as make‑versus‑buy analysis, scenario modeling, and optimization to deliver cost savings and support management decision‑making. Lead, consult on, and present findings for complex, cross‑functional initiatives across the division. Ensure all work is performed safely, efficiently, and accurately to improve Distribution Center performance in Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR), while demonstrating leadership aligned with the Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2, 800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, 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 Kroger 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.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page ! Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, BSME or BSEE
• 8+ years of relevant working experience
• Experience in roles such as associate industrial engineer, senior engineer, quality control engineer, manufacturing engineer, continuous improvement leader/manager, process change manager, warehouse engineering manager, or operations manager
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral communication
• Advanced industrial engineering knowledge
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to translate technical analysis into actionable operational recommendations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Desired

• Master's degree in industrial engineering, operations, or business
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification
• Experience working in multi-site DC networks
• Experience leading enterprise-wide or multi-location continuous improvement initiatives
• 5+ years' successful experience in leading engineering groups
• 5+ years' managing capital plans of $150 million per year

• Lead and oversee the identification of appropriate IE techniques and methodologies required to address multiple projects and produce tangible results
• Develop and implement Continuous Improvement programs (LEAN, Six Sigma, DMIAC) into current work processes, working with various business partners to ensure sustainability of programs and processes
• Provide leadership to develop, test, and implement various process improvements within the DC sites
• Lead and manage industrial engineers in the development and implementation of labor standards for costing, staffing, and evaluating performance
• Develop and implement a quality assurance and continuous improvement program to regularly audit and review/validate labor standards in use by the Labor Management System
• Conduct feasibility studies of varied projects to determine the worth of an investment and provide justification
• 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 functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation