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Kroger Manufacturing

MFG PLANT SENIOR OPERATIONS LEADER

Kroger Manufacturing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383


Job Summary:

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.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

Minimum Requirements:

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 Qualifications:

Previous experience as superintendent or in another mid-level management position in a food manufacturing plant

Working knowledge of Total Process Control (TPC) or lean manufacturing practices

Maintain and communicate awareness of industry trends, including new developments in equipment, ingredients, and customer needs

Responsibilities:

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

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