MFG PLANT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

The Kroger Co. • Indianapolis, IN

7d

About The Position

Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily activities of assigned departments, such as maintenance, operations, and the warehouse, to ensure efficient operations. Ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve plant performance in Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR) and support the Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies the Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline supporting food manufacturing operations, or at least 3 years of equivalent experience and training.
• Thorough knowledge of department operations and procedures.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand complex instructions.
• Ability to write brief reports and maintain log documentation.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing plant.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Support and participate in the plant's safety process.
• Oversee daily activities of the assigned shift, communicating as needed with managers, leads, and associates.
• Plan and coordinate daily work and advise department associates about tasks to be completed.
• Oversee daily setup of machinery and equipment before production to support efficient operation.
• Monitor production flow and resolve operational problems on the assigned shift.
• Monitor associates' performance and adherence to standards and procedures, including safety and housekeeping.
• Provide daily verbal and written reports to the production manager and other personnel as needed.
• Inspect products and operations to ensure quality and help the plant achieve 85% reliability on production lines.
• Facilitate or schedule regular communication meetings with department associates.
• Provide progressive training to develop shift leads.
• Give associates regular performance feedback against department and plant goals and objectives.
• Follow programs, policies, and practices for producing safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Support development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of SQF 2000 Systems.
• Remain accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager