Job Description

Oversee all areas of the plant to ensure Safety, Quality and Reliability (SQR) standards are being met on all products. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
- Direct area supervisors and associates in the proper use of safe manufacturing practices, including the potential hazards of products being produced
- Validate proper scheduling to maximize line efficiency while minimizing labor costs
- Communicate plan needs of the service groups to the needs of the production area
- Communicate changeovers, preventative maintenance, waste and material needs for the current and following production day
- Communicate/follow up on quality or safety defects to all levels of the organization for prompt evaluation
- Communicate/coordinate with all supervisory staff within the plant including, maintenance, sanitation, quality control and the office
- Support and participate in the plant safety process
- Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports
- 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 a discipline supporting food manufacturing operations or 5 years of equivalent experience and training
- Thorough knowledge of department operations and procedures
- Detail orientation in composing brief reports and logging documentation
- Essential math skills
- Strong oral/written communication skills

Desired
- Manufacturing plant supervisor experience
- Working knowledge of Total Process Control (TPC) practices and procedures