Manufacturing Ops Supervisor: Safety & Quality Focus

Kroger; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Newark plant is seeking a supervising professional to plan, coordinate and oversee daily department activities ensuring safe, efficient operations in line with SQR goals.

You will lead area supervisors, optimize scheduling, and uphold food safety standards while coaching staff and maintaining compliance with company policies. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and reliability across production shifts.

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 the proper usage of safe manufacturing practices.
• 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.

Skills

Safe manufacturing practices

Scheduling optimization

Communication

Leadership/Coaching

TPM knowledge

Education

Associate degree or equivalent (related field)

Related field experience

Tools

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Job description

Kroger Newark plant is seeking a supervising professional to plan, coordinate and oversee daily department activities ensuring safe, efficient operations in line with SQR goals.

You will lead area supervisors, optimize scheduling, and uphold food safety standards while coaching staff and maintaining compliance with company policies. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and reliability across production shifts.