FULL_TIME

FEED

OTHER

This role ensures safe, efficient, and reliable operations across all company sites by driving strategic direction, operational excellence, and long‑range planning for building systems, capital expenditures, and resource utilization. Strategize the division-level capital and expense accounts; monitor and report the division capital execution throughout the year; ensure financial alignment with corporate objectives and identify unfavorable variances for corrective action.

Provides enterprise-wide leadership for the planning, operation, and performance of all facility services and mechanical systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, preventative maintenance, energy management, and regulatory compliance. This role ensures safe, efficient, and reliable operations across all company sites by driving strategic direction, operational excellence, and long‑range planning for building systems, capital expenditures, and resource utilization. Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of facility inspection programs, preventive maintenance standards, emergency management processes, and compliance with mechanical, energy, and maintenance requirements. This includes guiding execution of best practices across divisions, optimizing vendor and contractor performance, and ensuring adherence to financial, quality, and regulatory expectations. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.Minimum <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; or relevant experience</li><li>10+ years of related experience</li><li>Ability to understand complex financial structures and capital expenditure processes across multiple divisions</li><li>Ability to provide comprehensive input through detailed financial analysis, operational assessments, and data-driven recommendations</li><li>Ability to balance strategic oversight with operational realities across multiple divisions</li><li>Skill in preparing detailed financial assessments and ROI analyses</li><li>Ability to evaluate capital expenditure requests</li><li>Strong capability to analyze current operations to determine the impact of proposed changes</li></ul> Desired <ul><li>Advanced degree</li><li>Deep familiarity with company specific policies, reporting systems and performance metrices</li></ul><ul><li>Strategize the division-level capital and expense accounts; monitor and report the division capital execution throughout the year; ensure financial alignment with corporate objectives and identify unfavorable variances for corrective action.</li><li>Oversee compliance with mechanical, energy, and maintenance standards; guarantee execution of Kroger Store Support Center (KSSC) guidelines and maintain operational consistency across divisions.</li><li>Conduct store walks with division teams; assess facility conditions, recommend improvements, and enhance customer experience.</li><li>Provide leadership and guidance to support development of in-house technicians; build industry leading technician teams and ensure best practices are limited.</li><li>Oversee divisions with immediate support and resolution of major issues; act as a resource for urgent operational challenges and maintain store readiness</li><li>Oversee third-party contractor performance across division lines; ensure quality, cost control, and compliance with standards for outsourced work.</li><li>Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.</li><li>Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.</li></ul><img alt=" " height="1" src="https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=579a4d2669841dcff331ffa15527f624&view" width="1"/>

Kroger

Mid-Central Facility Engineering Operations Area Leader

Best Practices

Building Systems

Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)

Centralized Operations/Management

Continuous Improvement

Corporate Policies

Corrective Action

Cost Control

Customer Experience

Diversity

Emergency Management

Energy Management

Facilities Engineering

Financial Analysis

Financial Operations

Leadership

Maintain Compliance

Maintenance - HVAC

Operational Audit

Operational Strategy

Operations Guidelines

Operations Management

Operations Planning

Outsourcing

People Management

Performance Analysis

Performance Metrics

Performance Reviews

Preventative Maintenance

Problem Solving Skills

Quality Control

Refrigeration

Regulations

Regulatory Compliance

Reimbursement

Resource Utilization

Return on Investment (ROI)

Strategic Planning

Supplier Optimization

Team Lead/Manager

Vendor/Supplier Evaluation

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