MFG PLANT SENIOR OPERATIONS LEADER

Fred Meyer; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a MFG PLANT SENIOR OPERATIONS LEADER to oversee the production activities in their facility. In this role, you will ensure operational efficiency, develop team leaders, and uphold safety and quality standards while embodying corporate values. This position requires significant experience and a focus on leadership within the manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off including holiday and sick pay

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Discounts on purchases including food and travel

Support through Employee Assistance Program

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Proven leadership ability in a production environment.
• Functional knowledge of processes that enhance production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and control all planning and coordination of production activities.
• Develop operations resource leaders to enhance plant performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Coordination

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Supervise and control all planning, coordination and direction of production activities, ensuring maximum operating efficiency and product quality. Develop operations resource leaders to maintain and improve plant performance. 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) 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.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. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

What You'll Receive From Us

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 with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• 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.
  
  

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page ! Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree a related field supporting food manufacturing operations
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations
• Proven leadership ability
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Essential math skills
• Must be highly organized and systematic in approach
• Ability to comprehend complex oral and written instructions
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy and precision
• Thorough knowledge of plant operations and procedures
  
  

Desired

• Previous experience as superintendent or other mid-level management position in food manufacturing plant
• Working knowledge of Total Process Control (TPC) or lean manufacturing practices- Maintain and communicate awareness of industry trends, including new developments in equipment, ingredients and customer needs
• Support and participate in the plant safety process
• Apply analysis and knowledge of plant processing and operations to develop and maintain department structure to satisfy production needs and objectives
• Advance recommendations on policies, procedures, techniques, facilities, production planning and all other matters related to effective plant and department operations
• Prepare production portion of operating budgets; implement and control approved budgets
• Communicate effectively with plant leadership to ensure efficient and timely policy implementation
• Communicate and coordinate responsibilities with all plant supervisory staff, including maintenance, sanitation, quality control and the plant office
• Maintain close contact with sales and marketing activity, keeping abreast of all sales and marketing activities that may affect production distribution
• Develop and implement methods for enabling all employees to achieve plant production goals
• Develop department managers and associates to the fullest extent of their ability, while maintaining positive engagement
• 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 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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