Regional Finance Manager

Kroger•Cincinnati, OH

40d

About The Position

Serve as the central point of contact in the region for Supply Chain Operations, Finance, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, and Project Management. Drive increasing levels of site performance, operating efficiency and customer satisfaction. Work in an ever-changing environment that drives strategic thinking with detailed execution and cross functional collaboration across the network. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in business related field or equivalent work experience
3+ years senior leadership experience in Manufacturing and/or Logistics site operations
Strong project management skills with the ability to effectively meet deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Excellent oral/written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail and ability to draw conclusions
Strong follow-up and accountability skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and peers

Nice To Haves

Any general manager site leadership experience
Any experience managing both union and non-union associates

Responsibilities

Support regional director or senior director with a moderately complex region and help execute strategic plans to align our business, people and safety practices to achieve key metrics throughout the region
Monitor the implementation and progress of major projects across the region ensuring appropriate risk analysis and contingency planning
Support collaboration between sites and retail partners to improve service
Coordinate projects and activities to minimize impact to operations, ensure acceptable store service level, lowest practical cost, and maximize EBITDA
Monitor and report annual operating expenses versus budgets by site to regional director
Evaluate and provide guidance to the sites established programs, policies and practices to produce and/or distribute safe, quality foods and other merchandise that meet regulatory and company requirements
Contribute expertise to the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of all company systems and processes
Ensure workforce needs are strategically managed to meet site business objectives
Travel independently to other site locations
Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation