MFG PLANT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

The Kroger Co. • Crawfordsville, IN

2d

About The Position

Plan, coordinate, and supervise the daily activities of assigned departments, such as maintenance, operations, and the warehouse, to ensure efficient operations. Ensure tasks are 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 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 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 log documentation.

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, maintain concentration and knowledge of operations, and communicate as needed with managers, leads, and associates.
• Plan, coordinate, and advise department associates about work to be completed each day.
• Oversee daily setup of machinery and equipment before production to support efficient and effective operation.
• Monitor the production process to ensure smooth flow.
• Receive and resolve operational problems for the assigned shift.
• Monitor department associates’ performance for adherence to established standards and procedures, including safety and housekeeping.
• Provide daily verbal and written reports to the production manager and other necessary personnel, completing appropriate documentation.
• Visually inspect products and operations to ensure product and work quality; ensure the plant achieves 85% reliability on production lines.
• Facilitate or schedule regular communication meetings with department associates.
• Provide progressive training to develop shift leads.
• Give associates regular feedback on performance against department and plant goals and objectives.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
• Remain accountable to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.
• Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

What This Job Offers

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