Senior Business Owner- Asset Protection (Iris)

Kroger•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Position Summary Lead the solutions team and coordinate the development of solutions and projects as assigned. Direct the use of lean tools and methodologies to gather, summarize and analyze data necessary for solution development, testing, and rollout. Support Freshness & Standards objectives and coordination with cross functional teams within General Office (G.O.) and divisions. Develop solutions working collaboratively with stakeholders from G.O., divisions and store associates in support of our Customer 1 st strategy. Demonstrate the companys core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Requirements

5+ years project management/process improvement experience
2+ years as a business owner
Demonstrated competency in developing efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems
Ability to lead a team of highly driven and talented individuals
Ability to prioritize and assign work according to business priorities/strategies
Strong analytical and conceptual skills
Understanding of organizational impacts that result from changes to business processes/technologies
Ability to develop, re-engineer and document business processes
Excellent facilitation skills with the ability to drive toward solutions
Knowledge of lean tools and methodologies
Knowledge of in-store activities, including observations, performance measurements and summarizing observations
Ability to work overnight/unusual hours to perform in-store tasks
Ability to travel independently (<75%)

Nice To Haves

Lean/Six Sigma project experience
Assistant Process Change Manager
Black Belt Certified

Responsibilities

Lead process design team in developing efficient enterprise-level business processes that improve/simplify work methods, deliver financial benefit, and improve customer shopping experience
Lead and direct large teams and manage projects that are large in scope/complexity
Establish/maintain professional relationships with division leadership and division associates, including the division rollout manager, to understand, summarize and define work processes (current/future state)
Establish and maintain professional relationships with senior management to understand/support business strategies and the business plan
Guide the facilitation of working sessions to develop current/future state work processes
Set process modeling/documentation standards and update standards
Partner with Corporate Training & Development to develop training modules consistent with the standards
Consult with business specialists to develop/recommend potential business/technology solutions
Collaborate with the Finance department to document process improvements financial impact
Partner with the V.P. Freshness & Standards and the director of Solutions Development to understand and guide the business and priorities
Define and document current/future state business processes, identify process improvement needs and develop plans to communicate and implement work improvements
Travel to divisions/stores to observe, create performance measurements and summarize process observations
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance excellence discussions and provide feedback to direct reports
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation