Centennial Farms Dairy
MFG Plant Senior Operation Leader
Centennial Farms Dairy, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Description for Candidates
Supervise and control all planning, coordination and direction of production activities, ensuring maximum operating efficiency and product quality. Develop operations resource leaders to maintain and improve plant performance. 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.
Responsibilities for Candidates
Maintain and communicate awareness of industry trends, including new developments in equipment, ingredients and customer needs.
Support and participate in the plant safety process.
Apply analysis and knowledge of plant processing and operations to develop and maintain department structure to satisfy production needs and objectives.
Advance recommendations on policies, procedures, techniques, facilities, production planning and all other matters related to effective plant and department operations.
Prepare production portion of operating budgets; implement and control approved budgets.
Communicate effectively with plant leadership to ensure efficient and timely policy implementation.
Communicate and coordinate responsibilities with all plant supervisory staff, including maintenance, sanitation, quality control and the plant office.
Maintain close contact with sales and marketing activity, keeping abreast of all sales and marketing activities that may affect production distribution.
Develop and implement methods for enabling all employees to achieve plant production goals.
Develop department managers and associates to the fullest extent of their ability, while maintaining positive engagement.
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.
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
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.
Qualifications for Candidates
Minimum
Bachelor's Degree in a related field supporting food manufacturing operations.
Proven leadership ability.
Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Essential math skills.
Must be highly organized and systematic in approach.
Ability to comprehend complex oral and written instructions.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
Thorough knowledge of plant operations and procedures.
Desired
Previous experience as superintendent or other mid-level management position in food manufacturing plant.
Working knowledge of Total Process Control (TPC) or lean manufacturing practices.
About Centennial Farms Dairy:
Centennial Farms, a Kroger Company, is in the beautiful and bustling city of Atlanta. Nestled near the heart of downtown, this manufacturing site has operated under the Kroger name since 1996 and is currently producing milk, fruit juices, teas, egg nogs and other liquid drinks for Kroger grocery stores in the southeast region. Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.
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Supervise and control all planning, coordination and direction of production activities, ensuring maximum operating efficiency and product quality. Develop operations resource leaders to maintain and improve plant performance. 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.
Responsibilities for Candidates
Maintain and communicate awareness of industry trends, including new developments in equipment, ingredients and customer needs.
Support and participate in the plant safety process.
Apply analysis and knowledge of plant processing and operations to develop and maintain department structure to satisfy production needs and objectives.
Advance recommendations on policies, procedures, techniques, facilities, production planning and all other matters related to effective plant and department operations.
Prepare production portion of operating budgets; implement and control approved budgets.
Communicate effectively with plant leadership to ensure efficient and timely policy implementation.
Communicate and coordinate responsibilities with all plant supervisory staff, including maintenance, sanitation, quality control and the plant office.
Maintain close contact with sales and marketing activity, keeping abreast of all sales and marketing activities that may affect production distribution.
Develop and implement methods for enabling all employees to achieve plant production goals.
Develop department managers and associates to the fullest extent of their ability, while maintaining positive engagement.
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.
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
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.
Qualifications for Candidates
Minimum
Bachelor's Degree in a related field supporting food manufacturing operations.
Proven leadership ability.
Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Essential math skills.
Must be highly organized and systematic in approach.
Ability to comprehend complex oral and written instructions.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
Thorough knowledge of plant operations and procedures.
Desired
Previous experience as superintendent or other mid-level management position in food manufacturing plant.
Working knowledge of Total Process Control (TPC) or lean manufacturing practices.
About Centennial Farms Dairy:
Centennial Farms, a Kroger Company, is in the beautiful and bustling city of Atlanta. Nestled near the heart of downtown, this manufacturing site has operated under the Kroger name since 1996 and is currently producing milk, fruit juices, teas, egg nogs and other liquid drinks for Kroger grocery stores in the southeast region. Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.
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