Operations Supervisor

Kenlake Foods; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenlake Foods in Murray, Kentucky is hiring a Manufacturing Supervisor. The role involves planning, coordinating, and supervising daily activities to enhance plant performance in Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR). Candidates should have an Associate degree or equivalent experience, understanding of operations, and the ability to effectively manage and coach teams. This position is vital for maintaining safety and quality standards across the plant.

Qualifications

• Valid experience in manufacturing operations and procedures is a must.
• Strong understanding of safety practices in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct area supervisors and associates in safe manufacturing practices.
• Validate scheduling to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
• Communicate production needs and follow up on quality defects.
• Oversee compliance with quality standards and food safety principles.

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

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,

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

Minimum 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 Qualifications

• Manufacturing plant supervisor experience.
• Working Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance.