Senior Manufacturing Manager

KROGER PHARMACY; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee production activities in a food manufacturing plant. This role emphasizes operational efficiency and product quality while fostering a culture of safety and teamwork. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing operations, a strong educational background, and the ability to inspire and develop teams. Join this forward-thinking company and make a significant impact in a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations with proven leadership ability.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production activities ensuring maximum efficiency and product quality.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and support plant safety processes.
• Develop department managers and associates to achieve production goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Functional Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Math Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description for Candidates

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 for Candidates:

• 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 the 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 that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Be accountable to the 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 for Candidates:

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 oral and written instructions.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail with high accuracy.
• Thorough knowledge of plant operations and procedures.

Desired:

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