Sr. Maintenance COE Manager
Kroger Co.
Cincinnati, OH
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Auditing, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Diversity, Engineering Management, Facilities Engineering, Facilities Management, Food Safety, HVAC, Incident Response, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Onboarding, Operational Strategy, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Implementation, Project/Program Management, Refrigeration, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standards Development, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Cincinnati, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago
- Strong knowledge of lighting, refrigeration, HVAC, and building envelope standards
- Strong knowledge of dispatch operations, maintenance systems, and safety regulations.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- Proficiency in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), dispatch software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated sound business judgment and the ability to work successfully with all levels of professionals, backgrounds, and perspectives
- Ability to manage multiple departments and simultaneous projects, as well as effectively delegate work
- Strong financial skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to climb ladders and stairs
Desired
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or comparable related field experience
- 7+ years of experience in maintenance leadership, with at least 3 years in a corporate or multi-site role
- Maintenance Manager
- Facility Engineering Manager
- Construction Manager
- Lead and optimize the to ensure timely and effective response to maintenance needs across all locations.
- Implement dispatch technologies and KPIs to improve service levels and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate with regional and local teams to align dispatch priorities with business needs.
- Develop and enforce corporate maintenance standards for interior conditions, exterior environments, and all fresh departments (e.g., refrigeration, food safety, sanitation).
- Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with standards and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, safety, compliance) to align maintenance practices with broader organizational goals.
- Manage the corporate training center for maintenance technicians, ensuring the curriculum is up to date with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee onboarding, upskilling, and certification programs for technicians.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Champion technician safety across all maintenance operations.
- Develop and implement safety protocols, training, and incident response procedures.
- Monitor safety performance metrics and lead initiatives to reduce risk and improve workplace safety.
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
- Travel independently up to 50%.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
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