Regional Finance Manager

Serve as the central point of contact in the region for Supply Chain Operations, Finance, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, and Project Management. Drive increasing levels of site performance, operating efficiency and customer satisfaction. Work in an ever-changing environment that drives strategic thinking with detailed execution and cross functional collaboration across the network. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Support regional director or senior director with a moderately complex region and help execute strategic plans to align our business, people and safety practices to achieve key metrics throughout the region. Monitor the implementation and progress of major projects across the region ensuring appropriate risk analysis and contingency planning. Support collaboration between sites and retail partners to improve service. Coordinate projects and activities to minimize impact to operations, ensure acceptable store service level, lowest practical cost, and maximize EBITDA. Monitor and report annual operating expenses versus budgets by site to regional director. Evaluate and provide guidance to the sites established programs, policies and practices to produce and/or distribute safe, quality foods and other merchandise that meet regulatory and company requirements. Contribute expertise to the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of all company systems and processes. Ensure workforce needs strategically managed to meet site business objectives. Travel independently to other site locations. Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment. Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner. Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information. Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues. Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults. Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

GENERAL SKILLS

Bachelor's Degree in business related field or equivalent work experience. 3+ years senior leadership experience in Manufacturing and/or Logistics site operations. Strong project management skills with the ability to effectively meet deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Excellent oral/written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail and ability to draw conclusions. Strong follow-up and accountability skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and peers. Any general manager site leadership experience. Any experience managing both union and non-union associates. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kroger