Mfg Plant Operations Supervisor

Kroger - Anderson, SC; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Valuable associate discounts

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement

Growth through training programs

Job summary

Kroger - Anderson, SC is seeking a Department Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensuring safe, quality manufacturing practices in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should have an Associate degree or equivalent experience, with strong knowledge of plant operations. Responsibilities include directing supervisors, ensuring safety compliance, and enhancing line efficiency. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including healthcare coverage, flexible scheduling, and tuition reimbursement up to $21,000 over one’s career.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe manufacturing practices and Hazards.
• Ability to oversee area supervisors and associates.
• Capable of validating proper scheduling and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Direct area supervisors and ensure accountability for safety.
• Maximize line efficiency and minimize labor costs.
• Communicate needs for production and follow up on defects.
• Monitor all areas of plant adherence to SQR standards.

Skills

Knowledge of department operations and procedures

Ability to understand complex verbal and written instructions

Education

Associate degree in a related field or equivalent work experience

Job description

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

• 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

Benefits

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.