Plant Senior Operations Manager

Kroger; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Plant Supervisor to oversee production activities, ensuring operational efficiency and product quality in a food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations, demonstrating effective leadership and communication skills while adhering to strict safety and quality standards.

Benefits

Healthcare

Flexible scheduling

Counseling

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and control all production activities.
• Prepare production budgets and control costs.
• Develop department managers and associates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate responsibilities with all plant supervisory staff, including maintenance, sanitation, quality control, and the plant office.
• Maintain close contact with sales and marketing activities that may affect production and distribution.
• Develop and implement methods for enabling all employees to achieve plant production goals.
• Develop department managers and associates to their fullest potential while maintaining positive engagement.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods meeting regulatory and company standards.
• Ensure compliance with Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work around ingredients and/or finished products containing food allergens.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree in 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.
• Highly organized and systematic approach.
• Ability to understand complex instructions.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Thorough knowledge of plant operations and procedures.

Desired

• Previous experience as superintendent or in a mid-level management role in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Total Process Control (TPC) or lean manufacturing practices.

Job Info

• Job Identification 100872
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 06/02/2025, 07:09 PM
• Location: 675 Rolling Hills Lane, Winchester, KY, 40391, US (On-site)

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