LOGISTICS/AREA FLEET SERVICES MGR - OR

Maintain the condition and repair of the Kroger owned fleet of delivery equipment in the defined area of responsibility.

Provide direction and leadership to fleet repair facilities and capitalize on synergies for cost savings and best practices.

Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.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.

Apply today to become part of our Kroger family! What you'll receive from 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 with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• 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. For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page ! Minimum - 2 years experience leading a maintenance team - 5 years experience with vehicle maintenance and repair - Ability to work with fleet vehicle maintenance and inventory management software - Understanding of requirements for onsite bulk fuel storage and hazardous waste disposal - Knowledge of OSHA and EPA requirements - Ability to coach and develop associates Desired - Other Trade school degree with certification in diesel mechanics - Experience in trailer maintenance and refrigerated trailer repair - Multi-site maintenance and repair site leadership- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports - Manage the total asset inventory of tractors and trailers within the defined network - Ensure all mechanics are compliant with technical certifications required by the Department of Transportation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Compare actual parts inventory to stated parts reports - Develop plans to correct variances and coach managers on how to solve for the problems that created the issues - Ensure preventative maintenance (PM) program compliance is being completed and is effective - Work with teams to improve PM compliance and monitor impact - Monitor external repair partners to ensure that they meet performance and reliability standards - Leverage fleet size to negotiate national contracts that can have cost savings impact - Create a safety culture by ensuring that all company safety process are in place and goals are being met - Ensure facility is compliant with OSHA and environmental safety requirements; correct non-compliance - Document best practices from sites and develop plans for standardization - Compare dollars spent on repair against industry benchmarks and internal budgets; explore opportunities for reducing spend and improving results - Travel to garage sites within the area of responsibility to provide support and conduct audits - Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation