MFG PLANT QA SUPERVISOR

The Kroger Co. • Springdale, OH

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 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.

The role oversees assigned-shift operations, production setup and flow, associate performance, product and work quality, and food safety and quality systems. It also includes coaching and developing direct reports and shift leads, communicating operational information, and maintaining required documentation. The position may require working around ingredients or finished products known to contain food allergens, and essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline supporting food manufacturing operations, or 3 or more years of equivalent experience and training.
• Thorough knowledge of department operations and procedures.
• Ability to write brief reports and maintain log documentation.
• Ability to understand complex instructions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic math and computer skills.

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, communicate with managers, leads, and associates, and address operational needs.
• Plan, coordinate, and advise department associates on the work to be completed each day.
• Oversee daily setup of machinery and equipment before production.
• Monitor production processes to ensure smooth flow and resolve operational problems on the assigned shift.
• Monitor associate 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, and help ensure production lines achieve 85% reliability.
• Facilitate or schedule regular communication meetings with department associates.
• Provide progressive training to develop shift leads and give associates regular feedback on performance against department and plant goals.
• 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.
• Be accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and work around ingredients or finished products known to contain food allergens.

What This Job Offers

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