MFG PLANT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Kroger Manufacturing; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Career growth programs

Job summary

Kroger Manufacturing in Riverside, CA is seeking a supervisor to plan, coordinate, and supervise daily plant activities across maintenance, operations, and warehouse to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production. You will lead a shift, train leads, and provide clear performance feedback.

The role emphasizes adherence to Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR) and the Customer 1st strategy, with a strong focus on 85% line reliability and continuous improvement across SQF 2000 systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline supporting food manufacturing operations or 3+ years equivalent experience.
• Ability to write brief reports and log documentation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and participate in the plant's safety process.
• Oversee daily activities of assigned shift with high concentration and communication with managers and associates.
• Plan and advise department associates of daily work.
• Oversee setup of machinery prior to production for efficiency.
• Monitor production process for smooth flow.
• Receive and resolve operation problems for the shift.
• Ensure adherence to safety and housekeeping standards.
• Provide daily written and verbal reports to production management.
• Inspect products and operations to ensure quality and 85% reliability on lines.
• Schedule regular meetings with department associates.
• Provide training to develop shift leads.
• Give feedback on performance against goals.
• Follow programs to produce safe quality foods and comply with regulations.
• Support SQF 2000 Systems development and maintenance.
• Supervise and coach direct reports; complete performance reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Reporting

Math skills

Computer literacy

Operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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) and 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.

Responsibilities

• - Support and participate in the plant's safety process
• - Oversee daily activities of assigned shift relying on high degree of concentration and knowledge of the operations process, and provide necessary, daily communication with managers, leads, and all associates
• - Plan, coordinate and advise department associates of work to be completed each day
• - Oversee daily set up of machinery and equipment prior to production for efficient and effective operation
• - Monitor production process to ensure smooth flow
• - Receive and resolve operation problems for assigned shift
• - Monitor performance of department associates to ensure adherence to established standards and procedures such as safety and housekeeping
• - Give verbal and written reports daily to the production manager and any other necessary personnel to fulfill appropriate documentation.
• - Visually inspect products and operations to ensure quality of products and work. Ensure plant achieves 85% reliability on production lines
• - Facilitate or schedule communication meetings regularly with department associates
• - Provide progressive training to develop shift leads
• - Provide regular feedback to associates on performance against all department and plant goals and objectives
• - Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
• - Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems
• - 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 job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
• - Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens

Qualifications

Minimum

• - Bachelor's Degree a discipline supporting food manufacturing operations or 3+ years 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

• - Previous experience working in a manufacturing plant
• - Working knowledge of lean manufacturing practices

Job Info

• Job Identification 214104
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 08/04/2026, 05:49 PM
• Locations 1500 Eastridge Ave, Riverside, CA, 92507, US (On-site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• – A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• – Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• – Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• – Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• – Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• – Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.