Mid-Central Facility Engineering Operations Area Leader

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


* Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; or relevant experience


* 10+ years of related experience


* Ability to understand complex financial structures and capital expenditure processes across multiple divisions


* Ability to provide comprehensive input through detailed financial analysis, operational assessments, and data-driven recommendations


* Ability to balance strategic oversight with operational realities across multiple divisions


* Skill in preparing detailed financial assessments and ROI analyses


* Ability to evaluate capital expenditure requests


* Strong capability to analyze current operations to determine the impact of proposed changes

Desired


* Advanced degree


* Deep familiarity with company specific policies, reporting systems and performance metrices



* 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.


* Oversee compliance with mechanical, energy, and maintenance standards; guarantee execution of Kroger Store Support Center (KSSC) guidelines and maintain operational consistency across divisions.


* Conduct store walks with division teams; assess facility conditions, recommend improvements, and enhance customer experience.


* Provide leadership and guidance to support development of in-house technicians; build industry leading technician teams and ensure best practices are limited.


* Oversee divisions with immediate support and resolution of major issues; act as a resource for urgent operational challenges and maintain store readiness


* Oversee third-party contractor performance across division lines; ensure quality, cost control, and compliance with standards for outsourced work.


* Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete p...