MFG PLANT SITE LEADER

Kroger Manufacturing; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger Manufacturing is seeking a seasoned plant leadership professional to drive integrated strategies across processes and systems aimed at increasing productivity and engagement. You will attract, retain and develop leadership talent to meet current and future business needs while improving safety, quality, reliability and customer focus.

Responsibilities include aligning business and people practices, leading high-performing teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in business or related field.
• 5+ years leadership experience in manufacturing operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High integrity and sound judgment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to align business and people practices with top performance.
• Establish measurement tools and analytics for senior management risk insight.
• Lead high-performing teams to meet key performance metrics.
• Serve as the facility's ranking executive and liaison with agencies and suppliers.
• Protect and maximize company assets and oversee budget execution.
• Lead workforce planning and ensure efficient processes for staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical ability

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Job description

Lead and execute implementation of integrated strategies, processes, and systems designed to increase workplace productivity and engagement. Attract, retain, engage and develop leadership team with requisite skills and abilities to meet current and future business needs. Drive increasing levels of customer and employee satisfaction while improving the efficiency of manpower, materials and production processes. 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 Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to align our business and people practices toward deliverables representative of best in class.
• Keep abreast of market conditions, competition, technological advancements, government regulations and supplier dynamics that impact our business
• Establish measurement tools and data analytics to provide Senior Management with strategic risk insight
• Lead High Performing Work Teams to achieve balanced performance against key measurements and objectives
• Serve as ranking executive of the facility; act as local company representative in dealing and complying with governmental agencies, suppliers and local community relations.
• Protect, manage and maximize the use of all company assets.
• Lead strategic workforce planning design and efficient management of sound processes for identifying and filling workforce needs
• Prepare annual operating budgets with plant and division staff and execute plans within agreed upon budgetary and time constraints
• Ensure controls are in place to analyze, react to and minimize cost factors of labor, material, and burden in the plant operations
• Maintain and operate plant at established levels of Safety, Quality, and Reliability; ensure high program visibility and effectiveness while adhering to Corporate and division guidelines and standards
• 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 provides feedback to direct reports.
• Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree Business or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years leadership experience in manufacturing operations
• Proven highly effective management skills
• Position level determined by plant size and operational complexity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong strategic thinking, critical thinking, and analytical ability
• Thorough knowledge of plant operations and procedures
• High degree of integrity and judgment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Desired

• 3+ years of Fluid Dairy Manufacturing Leadership experience
• 8+ years of Food Manufacturing/Processing or equivalent experience
• Management experience in a union environment

Job Info

• Job Identification 215116
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 08/07/2026, 01:55 PM
• Locations 1015 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, 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.