MFG CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT LEADER

Kroger • Albany, GA

74d

About The Position

Lead and facilitate plant Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts. Apply appropriate tools to drive improvements in Safety, Quality and Reliability (SQR). 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of proven, successful leadership of teams.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong negotiation, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and conceptual skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing/reengineering business processes from current to future state.
• Black Belt certified and level 8 requirements complete as outlined in the CI training manual.
• Green Belt certified and level 7 requirements completed as outlined in the CI training manual.
• Experience with Lean or Six Sigma implementation and project management.
• Training or exposure to statistical analysis.
• Assist plant teams with goal-setting and tracking CI measures.
• Select/apply appropriate CI tools to improve line capacity and efficiency.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools and the DMAIC process to complete projects.
• Create control plans to produce sustainable gains.
• Lead teams to solve problems, eliminate waste and reduce variation.
• Participate in project management initiatives and support commissioning for capital projects.
• Mentor/coach teams on CI and Lean/Six Sigma methodology.
• Develop/leverage collaborative relationships to achieve work goals.
• Identify and understand issues and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate plant Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts.
• Apply appropriate tools to drive improvements in Safety, Quality and Reliability (SQR).
• Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately.
• Provide leadership that embodies Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles.
• Demonstrate the company's core values.
• Guide teams to collectively create actionable solutions.
• Remain flexible and adjust promptly during times of change.
• Leverage the capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse styles to achieve strong results.
• Achieve Black Belt certification.
• Utilize Kroger downtime system to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees