Manufacturing Ops Leader: Safety, Quality & TPM Champion

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

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.