OPERATIONS/LABOR MANAGER (HUTCHINSON, KS )

Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Counseling services

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center in Hutchinson, KS is seeking an experienced Operations/Labor Manager to optimize labor use and scheduling across stores. You will lead labor budgets, implement enterprise tools (ELMS/Scheduling), and coach teams to achieve key metrics while upholding Kroger values.

Lead collaboration with the Labor Forecasting Center of Excellence to deliver accurate weekly labor forecasts by store, analyze results, and drive improvements through district/store training and

Qualifications

• Store leadership or retail store management experience.
• Experience in training complex systems and applying critical thinking.
• Strong knowledge of labor management, labor expense and scheduling.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage in new areas and facilitate enterprise-wide change.
• Highly organized with multi-tasking ability.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and BI tools.
• Collaborative across committees and leadership teams.
• Demonstrated initiative and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for budgets and results of labor costs; analyze results and coach teams to achieve labor goals.
• Deliver weekly sales and labor forecasts by store in collaboration with the Labor Forecasting Center of Excellence.
• Analyze labor results and identify opportunities, driving solutions with district/store teams.
• Manage division scheduling inputs/outputs: headcount, roles, forecasted hours, and end-user functionality.
• Understand bargaining language impacts scheduling.
• Conduct store visits focusing on labor best practices and scheduling.
• Collaborate with senior leadership across corporate and division settings.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Store management

Training complex systems

Labor management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Change management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Business Objects

EssBase

Job description

OPERATIONS/LABOR MANAGER (HUTCHINSON, KS )

Hutchinson, KS, United States

Job Description

Execute the company standards and initiatives to effectively utilize labor, and labor tools (ELMS/Scheduling) in stores. Develop and achieve division budgets, goals, and strategies/action plans for implementation of company/division labor and scheduling initiatives. Responsible for the integrity, usage, communication, functionality, training and the implementation of all enterprise labor system tools. Work collaboratively with division management to manage labor costs within the division budget. Recognize and lead all store/district teams to understand how labor and scheduling impacts the achievement of key operational metrics. Coach and train all aspects of labor and labor tools to division/district/store teams. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for budgets and results of Financial Page 5NF lines for total store associate costs; utilize financial tools to analyze results, and make recommendations for improvements while coaching/training district/store teams to achieve labor goals
• Work with Labor Forecasting Center of Excellence to deliver accurate weekly sales and labor forecasts, by store, to achieve all promotional objectives and business plan budget
• Provide analysis of Labor results, identify specific opportunities, recommend solutions while coaching and training district/store teams to achieve expected labor goals
• Understand and manage all division scheduling inputs/outputs to include headcount, scheduler roles, forecasted/scheduled/worked hours and all end user functionality
• Understand contractual bargaining language and how it impacts scheduling
• Conduct store visits with focus on labor best practices and scheduling
• Work closely with senior leadership in corporate and division settings
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Any store leader or retail store management experience, or comparable experience
• Any experience in training complex systems and critical thinking skills
• Strong knowledge of labor management principles to include labor expense and scheduling
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to engage in new areas and facilitate change across the enterprise
• Highly organized and proficient at multi-tasking
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency and ability to learn Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Business Objects, EssBase, etc.
• Ability to collaborate and work with and through various committees
• Demonstrate initiative and leadership skills
• Creative and alert to new ways of approaching tasks and processes

Desired

• Bachelor's Degree
• Any district Operations coordinator/field specialist experience

Job Info

• Job Identification 172297
• Job Category Division Operations
• Locations 2700 E 4th Ave, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, US

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.