Senior Business Owner - IRIS

Kroger Co.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Emotional and financial support with E

Associate discounts on purchases

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger Co. is seeking a seasoned Solutions Development leader to guide the solutions team and coordinate enterprise projects.

You will apply lean tools to gather, analyze, and summarize data for solution development, testing, and rollout, supporting the Freshness & Standards objectives across General Office and divisions. You will work with stakeholders from G.O., divisions, and store associates to drive Customer 1st initiatives, defining current/future state processes and communicating

Qualifications

• 5+ years project management/process improvement experience.
• 2+ years as a business owner.
• Ability to lead a team of highly driven and talented individuals.
• Knowledge of lean tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design team to develop efficient enterprise-level business processes.
• Direct large teams and manage projects large in scope and complexity.
• Summarize current/future state work processes with division leadership.
• Collaborate with senior management to understand business strategies and plans.
• Guide working sessions to develop current/future state processes.
• Partner with Corporate Training to develop training modules.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Black Belt

Project management

Business ownership

Analytical skills

Facilitation

Process documentation

Change management

Lean tools

In-store observations

Overnight hours

75% travel

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• 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

Qualifications

Desired Previous Job Experience

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

Minimum Position Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to maintain a solutions-focused approach
• 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%)

Job Info

• Job Identification 243939
• Job Category Retail Operations
• Posting Date 10/22/2026, 09:03 PM
• Locations 1014 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US (On-site)

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.