Maintenance Excellence Lead

Kroger; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a technically proficient Maintenance/Engineering leader in Memphis to drive budgeting, capital planning and maintenance execution for facilities and equipment. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and cost control while guiding a team of professionals.

The candidate will lead a predictive/preventative maintenance program, manage external contractors, and ensure regulatory compliance across various agencies. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Maintenance Excellence process by leading a predictive/preventative maintenance 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.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Training & coaching

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kroger is seeking a technically proficient Maintenance/Engineering leader in Memphis to drive budgeting, capital planning and maintenance execution for facilities and equipment. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and cost control while guiding a team of professionals.

The candidate will lead a predictive/preventative maintenance program, manage external contractors, and ensure regulatory compliance across various agencies. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.