Provide leadership and direction to ensure performance of all distribution activities, including order selection, receiving, shipping and other related distribution center functions. Candidate must have a good knowledge of distribution systems and operations (automated picking system). Drive results that achieve planned levels of costs and progress for the effectiveness of key performance indicators. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.
Responsibilities- Essential Job Functions:
- Responsible for Daily operations of production activities in a fast paced warehouse.
- Plan and control operating costs.
- Maintain operational standards and have the ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safe behaviors.
- Manage and maintain mandated sanitation standards.
- Ensure proper work methods are being followed to maximize productivity and performance.
- Monitor and meet all order accuracy requirements, maintaining a Customer 1st strategy that focuses on quality receiving and shipping of orders.
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Desired Previous Job Experience
- 3-4 years of supervision experience in Distribution
- Minimum Associate Degree
- 2 years of supervision experience in Distribution.
- Highly motivated self-starter with a proven ability to manage staffing needs, training, evaluation, development, and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
- Leadership skills that promote behavior that values respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and the safety of others.
Skills Required
- Minimum 2 years of supervision experience in distribution
- Highly motivated self-starter with demonstrated ability to manage staffing, training, evaluation, and employee development
- Leadership skills promoting respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety
- Associate degree
- 3-4 years of supervision experience in distribution
Kroger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kroger and has not been reviewed or approved by Kroger.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage in many union divisions has been protected or improved in recent contracts, with some regions avoiding proposed cuts and others expanding spousal coverage and strengthening short‑term disability. Mental‑health resources and 24/7 access are also emphasized, supported by third‑party recognition in recent years.
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Retirement Support — Retirement options include a company 401(k) with a match and, in many union roles, access to pension or variable annuity plans that have been stabilized through recent agreements. Match levels and pension participation vary by division and role, so specifics require local confirmation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Education assistance through “Feed Your Future” offers substantial tuition support for both part‑ and full‑time associates, alongside free financial coaching. Perks such as associate discounts and periodic Boost membership offers add incremental value to total rewards.
Kroger Insights
What We Do
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™. Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift. Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items. We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.
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