MFG PLANT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic MFG Plant Operations Supervisor to lead daily activities across various departments. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient operations in maintenance, production, and warehouse activities, while maintaining high standards of safety and quality. The ideal candidate will embody core values such as respect and integrity, and will be responsible for coaching associates, resolving operational issues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. If you're passionate about food manufacturing and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities in maintenance, operations, and warehouse.
• Ensure safety, quality, and reliability in plant operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Basic Math Skills

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Manufacturing Operations

3+ years of equivalent experience

Job description

MFG PLANT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR (Finance)

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 executed safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve the plant's performance in Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR), aligned with our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership embodying our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Minimum Requirements

• 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 the operations process, 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 production process to ensure smooth flow
• Resolve operational problems for the shift
• Monitor performance of department associates to ensure adherence to safety and housekeeping standards
• Provide daily verbal and written reports to the production manager and relevant personnel
• 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
• Offer regular feedback to associates on performance relative to department and plant goals
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods meeting regulatory and company standards
• Support the development and maintenance of the SQF 2000 Systems
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback
• Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products containing food allergens