Dairy Plant Manager

Kroger; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 127,300 - 254,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Dairy Plant Manager to lead and oversee operations at their facility in Lynchburg, VA. This role is responsible for enhancing productivity, ensuring safety, and developing leadership within the team while maintaining high standards in dairy product manufacturing. Candidates should possess extensive operational leadership experience and a strong understanding of logistics in the food industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years senior operational leadership in logistics or manufacturing with P&L experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train and motivate a team.
• Experience managing both union and non-union associates is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with retail partners and governmental agencies.
• Develop workforce needs to meet business objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in business related field

HACCP Certified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Lead, implement and oversee execution of site strategies, processes, and systems to increase site productivity, safety and associate engagement. Develop leaders to meet current and future business needs. Drive increasing levels of site performance, operating efficiency and customer satisfaction. Lead and improve the site execution as it relates to Full, Fresh, and Friendly. Work in an ever-changing environment that drives strategic thinking with detailed execution and cross functional collaboration across the network. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant of mid-level complexity strategically to align the business, people and safety practices to achieve key metrics
• Apply knowledge of how current technologies, regulations and vendor/supplier dynamics are impacting the business
• Maintain and operate plant at established levels of Safety, Quality, and Reliability; ensure high program visibility and effectiveness while adhering to Corporate and division guidelines and standards
• Utilize measurement tools and data analytics to deliver overall business plan
• Collaborate with retail partners to improve service
• Serve as site representative in dealing with governmental agencies / NGOs, suppliers, and vendors
• Prepare annual operating budgets
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce and/or distribute safe, quality foods and other merchandise that meet regulatory and company requirements
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of all company systems and processes
• Strategically manage workforce needs to meet site business objectives
• Develop top talent and oversee succession management
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Travel independently to other site locations
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business related field or equivalent work experience
• HACCP Certified
• Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• 5+ years senior operational leadership in logistics or manufacturing with P&L experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail and ability to draw conclusions
• Strong follow-up and accountability skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and peers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
• Proven ability to lead, train and motivate a team and ability to develop others

Desired Experience

• 2+ years as a general manager in Kroger Supply Chain or similar company in the food industry
• Any experience managing both union and non-union associates

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning, Management, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Dairy Product Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

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