MFG PLANT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Kroger Manufacturing; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily operations in a fast-paced environment. This role involves planning, coordinating, and supervising activities across departments to ensure efficiency and safety. The ideal candidate will embody core values such as respect and integrity while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You'll be instrumental in monitoring production processes, providing training, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are passionate about operational excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required.
• Strong knowledge of operations and procedures in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Provide leadership and training to department associates.

Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Computer Skills

Ability to Understand Complex Instructions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Manufacturing

3+ Years Equivalent Experience

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Supervisor

Plan, coordinate, and supervise the daily activities of assigned departments, such as maintenance, operations, and the warehouse, to ensure efficient operations. Responsible for ensuring all tasks performed by associates and others are performed safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR), aligned with our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a discipline supporting food manufacturing operations or 3+ years of equivalent experience and training.
• Thorough knowledge of department operations and procedures.
• Ability to write brief reports and log documentation.
• Ability to understand complex instructions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic math and computer skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing plant.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing practices.
• Support and participate in the plant's safety process.
• Oversee daily activities of the assigned shift, relying on a high degree of concentration and knowledge of operations, and communicate effectively with managers, leads, and associates.
• Plan, coordinate, and advise department associates on daily work tasks.
• Oversee daily setup of machinery and equipment prior to production for efficiency.
• Monitor the production process to ensure smooth flow.
• Receive and resolve operational problems during the shift.
• Monitor department associates' performance to ensure adherence to safety and housekeeping standards.
• Provide daily verbal and written reports to the production manager and relevant personnel.
• Visually inspect products and operations to ensure quality, aiming for 85% reliability on production lines.
• Facilitate or schedule regular communication meetings with department associates.
• Provide progressive training to develop shift leads.
• Provide regular performance feedback to associates in relation to department and plant goals.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods meeting regulatory and company standards.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
• Adhere to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Supervise and coach direct reports, completing performance reviews and providing feedback.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work around ingredients and/or finished products containing food allergens.