MFG PLANT SENIOR OPERATIONS LEADER

Kroger • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Supervise and control all planning, coordination and direction of production activities, ensuring maximum operating efficiency and product quality. Develop operations resource leaders to maintain and improve plant performance. 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 a related field supporting food manufacturing operations.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Essential math skills.
• Highly organized and systematic in approach.
• Ability to comprehend complex oral and written instructions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
• Thorough knowledge of plant operations and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as superintendent or other mid-level management position in food manufacturing plant.
• Working knowledge of Total Process Control (TPC) or lean manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and control all planning, coordination and direction of production activities.
• Ensure maximum operating efficiency and product quality.
• Develop operations resource leaders to maintain and improve plant performance.
• Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately.
• Provide leadership that embodies the Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles.
• Demonstrate the company's core values.
• Maintain and communicate awareness of industry trends.
• Support and participate in the plant safety process.
• Apply analysis and knowledge of plant processing and operations.
• Prepare production portion of operating budgets; implement and control approved budgets.
• Communicate effectively with plant leadership.
• Communicate and coordinate responsibilities with all plant supervisory staff.
• Maintain close contact with sales and marketing activity.
• Develop and implement methods for enabling all employees to achieve plant production goals.
• Develop department managers and associates to the fullest extent of their ability.
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree