Logistics Continuous Improvement Leader

Lead and facilitate the site Continuous Improvement (CI) and Industrial Engineering (IE) efforts. Apply appropriate tools to drive improvements in Safety, Quality and Reliability (SQR). Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• Assist teams with goal setting and tracking CI measures
• Select/apply appropriate CI tools to improve key measures
• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools and the DMAIC process to complete projects with annual savings
• Compile time study data, input time study data, and calculate associate percent performance by individual work element and overall performance
• Analyze workforce utilization and operation data, such as production costs, production flow charts, and production schedules to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment
• Participate in industrial engineering projects
• Provide technical expertise to support root cause analysis process
• Create control plans to produce sustainable gains
• Lead teams to solve problems, eliminate waste and reduce variation
• Participate in project management initiatives and support commissioning, qualification, and verification for capital projects
• Mentor/coach teams on CI and Lean/Six Sigma methodology
• Utilize Kroger downtime system to identify/prioritize improvement opportunities
• Develop/ leverage collaborative relationships to achieve work goals
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of proven, successful leadership of teams
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or higher
• Strong mathematical, analytical and conceptual skills, balanced by ability to apply common sense
• Highly organized with ability to multi-task
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information
• Strong negotiation, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to guide a teams to collectively create actionable solutions
• Ability to remain flexible and adjust promptly and effectively during times of change
• Proven ability to leverage the capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse styles, abilities and motivations to achieve strong results
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Desired

• Any experience with Lean or Six Sigma implementation and project management
• Any experience developing/reengineering business processes from current to future state
• Achieve Black Belt certification
• Training or exposure to statistical analysis

• Job Identification 157243
• Job Category Supply Chain/Logistics
• Posting Date 01/06/2026, 09:28 PM
• Locations 11500 SE Highway 212, Clackamas, OR, 97015, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 02/02/2026, 09:28 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Line of Business Supply Chain & Distribution

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.
• 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.

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…