Mfg Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Kroger • Indianapolis, IN

3d

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 that tasks performed by associates and others are completed 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.

The supervisor oversees daily shift activities, coordinates department work, ensures machinery and equipment are prepared for production, monitors production flow and quality, resolves operational problems, and communicates shift performance. The role also supports plant safety and food safety and quality programs, develops and coaches associates and shift leads, and helps maintain production-line reliability.

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 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, maintaining communication with managers, leads, and associates.
• Plan, coordinate, and advise department associates about the work to be completed each day.
• Oversee daily setup of machinery and equipment before production.
• Monitor the production process to ensure smooth flow.
• Receive and resolve operational problems for the assigned shift.
• Monitor department associates’ performance and adherence to established standards and procedures, including safety and housekeeping.
• Provide daily verbal and written reports to the production manager and other necessary personnel.
• Visually inspect products and operations to ensure product and work quality.
• Help 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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