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Maintenance Expense Manager

Kroger Co.

Cincinnati, OH

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Corporate Compliance, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Diversity, Electrical Engineering, Expense Analysis, Expense Management, Expense Tracking, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Groundskeeping, Inventory Management, Maintenance Services, Management Strategy, Mechanical Engineering, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Operational Support, Operations Planning, Organizational Skills, People Management, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Product/Service Launch, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Control, Regulatory Compliance, Reimbursement, Retail Management, Retail Operations, Return on Investment (ROI), Standards Development, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Team Player, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Usability Engineering, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Cincinnati, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago
The Maintenance Expense Manager oversees and optimizes maintenance-related expenses across the enterprise, managing both in-house teams and third-party vendors to ensure service quality, cost control, and compliance. This role develops and implements standardized expense tracking processes, leveraging analytics and CMMS tools for asset-level visibility. The manager partners closely with division maintenance personnel to build tailored action plans that address local expense drivers, control costs, and support operational goals, while ensuring alignment with corporate standards and best practices. By collaborating with operations, finance, and procurement, the manager analyzes cost data, identifies trends, and drives cost-saving initiatives that enhance the customer and associate experience. Additionally, the position leads and supports subordinate staff, enhances reporting tools, and provides strategic input for budget planning and vendor negotiations. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and the ability to balance centralized strategies with division-specific needs. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.Minimum
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, or comparable related field experience (or equivalent field experience)
  • Strong analytical skills for forecasting and data analysis.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Proficiency in computerized inventory management systems.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to manage supply chain operations and ensure timely delivery.
  • Knowledge of cost-effective procurement practices and inventory management strategies.

Desired

  • 6-8 years in the field of maintenance, expense management, retail operations or store management
  • Maintenance Manager
  • Corporate Maintenance Expense Engineer
  • Regional Sr. Project Manager
  • Assistant Construction Manager
  • Retail Store Manager
  • Manage internal maintenance staff and external service providers to ensure consistent service quality, cost control, and compliance with company standards across all locations.
  • Collaborate with division and corporate-level teams to gather and validate maintenance expense data, enabling accurate tracking of costs down to individual assets.
  • Use CMMS and analytics tools to analyze expense data across divisions, identifying trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement in maintenance practices and spending.
  • Develop and roll out programs that reduce maintenance costs without compromising service quality, driving enterprise-wide efficiency and improving ROI on maintenance investments.
  • Improve tools and processes for tracking maintenance expenses at the asset level, ensuring data accuracy, transparency, and usability for reporting and decision-making.
  • Provide data and insights to finance and operations teams for planning maintenance budgets, aligning spending with strategic goals and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
  • Travel independently up to 25%
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Kroger Co.

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