LOGISTICS/MAINTENANCE MGR

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NONAUTOMATED SITE Date Posted:

9 October 2026

Closing Date:

November 8, 2026

Recruiter:

Kroger Supply Chain Location:

Germantown, Tennessee Salary:

On Application Job Type & Industry:

Logistics & Transport Contract Type:

Permanent Job Reference:

3013385152-2 Apply for this job now Job Description Provide technical and professional leadership to the Engineering and/or Maintenance department. Responsible for the budgeting and execution of maintenance, utilities, and minor capital. Ensure maintainability and reliability of equipment, buildings and facilities to achieve a high level of asset preservation at a reduced operating cost. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive the Maintenance Excellence process by leading an effective predictive/preventative maintenance (PPM) program through work order procedures, parts inventory, employee training, scheduling, efficiency improvements, and compliance
• Develop, implement and control the department's budgets
• Lead people processes in department by guiding, coaching and developing direct reports
• Communicate and facilitate the materials, equipment and spare parts standardization and interchangeability program
• Recommend equipment modifications or replacement to improve safety, quality or throughput
• Perform engineering analysis to determine root cause for the most critical and repetitive failures
• Create and maintain the appropriate engineering records including equipment records and manuals, drawings and diagrams, inspection reports and legal records as required by the appropriate agencies
• Work closely with outside agencies, i.e., OSHA, EPA, FDA, etc., to ensure compliance with current regulations
• Manage all outside contractors and third-party contractors performing any maintenance or facility work
• Lead the development and implementation of the 3-Year Minor Capital Plan inclusive of due diligence for project feasibility, preparing capital requests, creating contracts, effective project management and achieving the project deliverables
• Recommend and oversee energy conservation initiatives
• Operate, maintain and repair all aspects of the ammonia system (where applicable)
• 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 job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Associate Degree related field or equivalent work experience 5+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing or logistics setting 1 year of experience in a leadership role in a maintenance organization Any experience in small project management Any experience in ammonia refrigeration operation and maintenance (where applicable) Proven ability to lead, train and motivate a team Proficient in Microsoft Office Excellent organization, communication and leadership skills Desired Bachelors Degree Any maintenance planner/scheduler or supervisor or manager experience Any proactive maintenance experience Any experience with energy/sustainability Strong analytical skills