Quality Assur/Supervisor

Kroger • Indianapolis, IN

5d

About The Position

Responsible for contributing net profit to The Kroger Co. through a reduction of quality related losses on the inbound shipments of produce products. Assure all incoming products conform to written and approved quality specifications. Maintain a system of controls for proper receiving practices, labeling, sanitation, temperature control, bacterial levels and other related concerns to protect both the company and the consumer and insure compliance to Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements. Identify and communicate problem areas and take corrective action. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and conflict management skills
• Ability to multi-task and take on tasks outside of their expertise
• Strong oral and written skills
• Ability to achieve objectives through others
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Store Management
• Retail
• Meat/Produce
• Department Manager

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the execution of the Receiving Inspection in the Produce/Meat Warehouse.
• Work with Meat, Seafood and Produce Merchandising and Procurement departments to enforce quality specifications covering all incoming products.
• Insure that the produce or meat/seafood merchandiser is involved in the disposition of suspect product, and that he/she is made aware of the problem areas having an adverse affect on quality.
• Provide produce procurement with information related to quality levels of incoming products.
• Organize and maintain an accurate and up-to-date record keeping system.
• Provide the Accounting department information concerning bill backs to insure that proper deductions are made when appropriate.
• Maintain sanitation and bacteriological controls to insure maximum food safety.
• Insure that predetermined quality levels and procedures are maintained through the total distribution function on all shifts.
• Provide surveillance information to produce or meat/seafood merchandiser to insure that proper rotation is maintained.
• Monitor the accuracy of quality-related distribution center equipment to include scales and thermometers.
• Be aware of proper handling procedures for various products to insure maximum shelf life.
• Supervise and coach direct reports on the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees