Now Hiring - Assistant Process Change Manager in Blue Ash, OH

Company Name: Kroger Logistics
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

Assists the Process Change Manager and coordinate the development of solutions and projects as assigned. The Assistant Process Change Manager will direct the use of Lean Tools and Six Sigma Methods to gather, summarize, and analyze data necessary for solution development and rollout. Support Supply Chain objectives and coordination with cross functional teams within General Office Divisions and suppliers. Develop solutions working collaboratively with General Office Divisions, suppliers and Associates in support of our Customer 1st Strategy. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead process design of streamlined enterprise-level business processes that increase efficiencies, decrease cost, and meet our Customer 1st Strategy and focus on Friendly and Fresh organizational initiatives
• Lead and develop Subject Matter Experts and Initiatives managers in regards to process and solution development.
• Establish and maintain relationships with General Office and Division leadership by documenting and defining business processes
• Guide the facilitation of working sessions to develop current and future state processes
• Set process modeling and documentation standards and update standards
• Partner with General Office divisions, and suppliers to develop and implement training modules consistent with standards
• Collaborate with General Office Category managers and Replenishment Buyers to offer recommendations concerning processes for internal customers and 3rd party vendors
• Consult with subject matter experts to develop potential business and technology solutions in order to advise on impact to business processes
• Lead analysis to document the financial impact of process improvements reporting any budget impacts to division controller
• Work closely with the supply chain senior leadership to understand and guide the business and logistics priorities
• Define and document current and future state business processes, identify process improvement needs and develop plans to implement suggested improvements
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Demonstrated competency in developing efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems
• 3 years' experience in Business Process Re-engineering/Process Improvement
• 3 years' Project management experience
• Ability to guide a team of highly driven and talented individuals
• Ability to prioritize and assign work according to business priorities and strategies
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Understanding of organizational impacts that result from changes in business processes and technologies
• Ability to direct the development and documentation of business processes

• Ability to escalate issues appropriately

• Excellent facilitation skills with the ability to drive toward solutions
• Ability to maintain a solutions-focused approach
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma Tools
• Ability to travel up to 30% independently

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Lean/Six Sigma - Green Belt or Black Belt
• Supply Chain Experience
• Project manager

Education Level: Bachelor's Desired
Required Travel: Up to 25%
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: General Office- Cincinnati; Midwest

States: Ohio
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Jobs at Kroger Logistics: Kroger Logistics is a best-in-class supply chain team that services our more than 2,500 grocery and convenience stores that stretch coast-to-coast across the U.S., including Alaska. We are comprised of more than 30 distribution centers, regional freight centers, transportation and office locations. In Kroger Logistics, we offer career opportunities in Safety, Professional Driving, Warehouse Operations, International Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain and Human Resources. If you are looking for an ever-changing, fast-paced environment focused on supporting our Customer 1St Strategy, we welcome your online application.

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: OH || Blue Ash || 11300 Cornell Park Drive || 45242 || Kroger Logistics || None || Logistics/Supply Chain || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None