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) 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. Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree related field or 5 years of equivalent experience and training
- Knowledge of department operations and procedures
- Working knowledge of Total Process Control (TPC) practices and procedures
- Ability to understand complex verbal and written instructions

Desired
- Manufacturing plant supervisor experience- Direct area supervisors and associates in the proper usage of safe manufacturing practices, including the hazards of particular 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 job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens