Manufacturing Operations Resource Leader

Kroger; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Plant Supervisor to plan, coordinate and supervise daily department activities at our Indiana plant. You will direct area supervisors, maximize line efficiency, and uphold safety, quality and TPM standards within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, aligning schedules, addressing defects, and ensuring regulatory compliance while driving performance improvements and cost reductions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of department operations and procedures.
• Ability to understand complex verbal and written instructions.
• Manufacturing plant supervisor experience.
• Working knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Direct area supervisors and associates in safe manufacturing practices and ensure accountability.
• Validate scheduling to maximize line efficiency while minimizing labor costs.
• Communicate plan needs of service groups to production needs, including changeovers and maintenance.
• Communicate and follow up on quality or safety defects to all levels for prompt evaluation.
• Support and participate in the plant safety process.
• Oversee all plant areas to ensure SQR standards are met on all products.
• Follow programs to produce safe, quality foods meeting regulatory and company requirements.
• Accountable to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Supervise and coach direct reports and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Operational knowledge

People leadership

Quality and safety awareness

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Plan, coordinate and supervise daily activities of assigned department; ensure efficient operations. 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). Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Direct area supervisors and associates in the proper usage of safe manufacturing practices, including the hazards of products being produced and ensure accountability
• 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; Including changeovers, preventative maintenance, waste and material needs for the current and following production day
• Communicate and follow up on any quality or safety defects to all levels of the organization for prompt evaluation
• Support and participate in the plant safety process
• Oversee all areas of the plant to ensure SQR standards are being met on all products
• 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 functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of department operations and procedures
• Ability to understand complex verbal and written instructions
• Manufacturing plant supervisor experience
• Working Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance