Operations Resource Leader

Kroger; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food retail company in Cincinnati is seeking a dedicated Plant Supervisor to manage daily activities in the manufacturing department. Responsibilities include supervising area supervisors, ensuring safe practices, validating scheduling for efficiency, and overseeing plant operations to meet safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate should possess an associate degree and have knowledge of department procedures, with experience in manufacturing supervision and total productive maintenance preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe manufacturing practices.
• Ability to supervise and coach direct reports.
• Experience with plant safety processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct area supervisors and associates in safe manufacturing practices.
• Validate proper scheduling to maximize line efficiency.
• Communicate production area plan needs to service groups.
• Follow up on quality or safety defects for evaluation.
• Supervise and coach direct reports to meet performance 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 for Candidates

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 for Candidates

• 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 for Candidates

Minimum

• 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.