MFG OPERATIONS RESOURCE LEADER

Kroger Family of Companies; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a Plant Supervisor in Newark, Ohio to direct daily plant operations, coach supervisors, and ensure safety, quality, and reliability across production lines. The role emphasizes adherence to SQR principles and the company's core values in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position requires an associate degree or equivalent experience, strong knowledge of department procedures, and the ability to interpret complex verbal and written instructions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of department operations and procedures.
• Ability to understand complex verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Direct area supervisors and associates in safe manufacturing practices, ensuring accountability.
• Validate scheduling to maximize line efficiency while minimizing labor costs.
• Communicate plan needs of service groups to 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 for prompt evaluation.
• Support and participate in the plant safety process.
• Oversee all areas of the plant to ensure SQR standards are 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

Operations knowledge

Verbal & written comms

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

Desired

• Manufacturing plant supervisor experience
• Working Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance