MFG TRAINING IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER (TIM)

The Kroger Co.•Cincinnati, IA

About The Position

Act as a liaison to stores, merchandising and the Bakery/Deli manufacturing group. Provide technical and training support to ensure execution of consistent quality standards and achieve mutual sales and profit goals. 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. Demonstrate the companys core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Experience as an in-store Deli/Bakery clerk, department manager or as a product representative to in-store Deli/Bakery, reporting to manufacturer and Deli/Bakery Merchandising
Strong analytical ability
Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in sales, marketing or related field
Experience in ownership or operation of a retail bakery

Responsibilities

Execute a structured Bakery/Deli training program for appropriate associates, including the implementation of bakery production sheets, maintenance of sanitation standards, equipment troubleshooting, food safety certification and label compliance and programming
Act as the first line of communication on all product quality issues from store to plant and to sales training manager
Communicate sales plans to the stores
Attend and present sales and training plans at zone meetings
Prepare write-ups for in-store execution of sales plan
Communicate write-ups/training techniques to Bakery/Deli marketing and training manager
Channel new product/concept ideas from stores to Bakery Deli sales and training manager
Achieve division and manufacturing sales and profit goals for determined number of stores, including store top line gross and bottom line contribution, manufacturing net profile/EBITDA, store shrink, store scheduling, plan-o-gram implementation and the execution of sales plans and merchandising programs
Present new manufactured items to the division team
Prepare and present products at divisions, food shows and merchandising meetings
Complete and communicate competitive price and product checks
Travel to stores for training, as well as food shows, merchandising meetings and zone meetings to develop project solutions
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
Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation