<p>Assists the Process Change Manager and coordinate the development of solutions and projects as assigned. The Assistant Process Change Manager will direct the use of Lean Tools and Six Sigma Methods to gather, summarize, and analyze data necessary for solution development and rollout. Support Supply Chain objectives and coordination with cross functional teams within divisions and suppliers. Develop solutions working collaboratively with divisions, suppliers. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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!</p> <p>What you'll receive from us:</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans. </li><li>Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service. </li><li>Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco. </li><li>Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more. </li><li>Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program. </li><li>Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways. </li></ul> <p>For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!</p> <p>Minimum</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated competency in developing efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems </li><li>3 years' experience in Business Process Re-engineering/Process Improvement </li><li>3 years' Project management experience </li><li>Ability to guide a team of highly driven and talented individuals </li><li>Ability to prioritize and assign work according to business priorities and strategies </li><li>Strong analytical and conceptual skills </li><li>Understanding of organizational impacts that result from changes in business processes and technologies </li><li>Ability to direct the development and documentation of business processes </li><li>Ability to escalate issues appropriately </li><li>Excellent facilitation skills with the ability to drive toward solutions </li><li>Ability to maintain a solutions-focused approach </li><li>Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma Tools </li><li>Ability to travel up to 30% independently </li></ul> <p>Desired</p> <ul> <li>Lean/Six Sigma - Green Belt or Black Belt </li><li>Supply Chain experience </li><li>Project manager experience </li><li>Lead process design of streamlined enterprise-level business processes that increase efficiencies, decrease cost, and focus on Friendly and Fresh organizational initiatives </li><li>Lead and develop Subject Matter Experts and Initiatives managers in regard to process and solution development. </li><li>Establish and maintain relationships with corporate and division leadership by documenting and defining business processes </li><li>Guide the facilitation of working sessions to develop current and future state processes </li><li>Set process modeling and documentation standards and update standards </li><li>Partner with divisions, and suppliers to develop and implement training modules consistent with standards </li><li>Collaborate with category managers and replenishment buyers to offer recommendations concerning processes for internal customers and 3rd party vendors </li><li>Consult with subject matter experts to develop potential business and technology solutions in order to advise on impact to business processes </li><li>Lead analysis to document the financial impact of process improvements reporting any budget impacts to division controller </li><li>Work closely with the supply chain senior leadership to understand and guide the business and logistics priorities </li><li>Define and document current and future state business processes, identify process improvement needs and develop plans to implement suggested improvements </li><li>Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation </li></ul>