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Vice President R and D and OR

The Kroger Co. is grocer retailer that operates supermarkets and convenience stores. They also manufactures and processes food items.

Leadership, management, product development, manufacturing, advanced technology development, software development and information systems. Many industry recognitions the most recent being recognized as a Computerworld's 2017 Premier 100 Tech Leaders. Twenty eight US patents awarded. STRENGTHS • Profit achievements exceeding $12 billion • Results focused • Effective people leadership and management skills including planning, organizing, and directing managers and professionals as well as recruiting and candidate selection • Ability to facilitate teamwork and support initiatives across corporate and subsidiary teams and effective in operating in a demand and services model • Proven ability to successfully develop and manage projects from concept through invention, development, testing, and implementation using fast cycle methodologies • Leader in advanced technology development including large systems architecture, vision systems, barcode scanning systems, microprocessors, robotics, networks, and security • Proven ability in logistics, manufacturing, food manufacturing, both domestically and international. • Effective development and management of capital and expense requirements and budgets • Ability to develop business strategies, identify and initiate tactical efforts that support strategies, and prioritize efforts to achieve goals Specialties: Software development skills utilizing client/server platforms including Windows, Linux, UNIX, TSO in Java, JSP, C++, C, SQL and Forth