MFG Lab Lead - Safety, Quality & Team Development

Kroger; Cincinnati (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Counseling services

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Training programs

Job summary

Kroger Manufacturing is seeking a department lead to run the shift when the Supervisor is unavailable, ensuring safety, quality, and reliability while meeting department goals in a food plant. You will model Kroger values and ensure strict adherence to food safety principles.

Responsibilities include assigning daily tasks, coordinating training, resolving issues through standard processes, developing SOPs, participating in team meetings, and maintaining reliable attendance with overtime as

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification is required.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work safely and accurately in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments from shift supervisor and direct department tasks.
• Coordinate on-the-job training and cross-training with coworkers.
• Address issues via Quality Improvement Process and Work Order System.
• Assist in developing and complying with SOPs and ensure compliance by associates.
• Represent shift in meetings and communicate issues to management.
• Facilitate inter-department communication and with the shift supervisor.
• Complete downing tasks, safety observations, and overtime as needed.
• Hold employees accountable to Kroger values and food safety principles.
• Follow programs to produce safe, quality foods meeting regulations.
• Support SQF 2000 system development, maintenance, and improvement.

Skills

Forklift certified

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kroger Manufacturing is seeking a department lead to run the shift when the Supervisor is unavailable, ensuring safety, quality, and reliability while meeting department goals in a food plant. You will model Kroger values and ensure strict adherence to food safety principles.

Responsibilities include assigning daily tasks, coordinating training, resolving issues through standard processes, developing SOPs, participating in team meetings, and maintaining reliable attendance with overtime as