3rd Shift Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

Job DescriptionFood and Beverage Manufacturing PlantPlan, coordinate and supervise the daily activities of assigned departments, such as maintenance, operations and the warehouse, to ensure efficient operations. Responsible for ensuring all tasks performed by associates and others are performed safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality and 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.ResponsibilitiesSupport and participate in the plant's safety processOversee daily activities of assigned shift relying on high degree of concentration and knowledge of the operations process, and provide necessary, daily communication with managers, leads, and all associatesPlan, coordinate and advise department associates of work to be completed each dayOversee daily set up of machinery and equipment prior to production for efficient and effective operationMonitor production process to ensure smooth flowReceive and resolve operation problems for assigned shiftMonitor performance of department associates to ensure adherence to established standards and procedures such as safety and housekeepingGive verbal and written reports daily to the production manager and any other necessary personnel to fulfill appropriate documentation.Visually inspect products and operations to ensure quality of products and work. Ensure plant achieves 85% reliability on production linesFacilitate or schedule communication meetings regularly with department associatesProvide progressive training to develop shift leadsProvide regular feedback to associates on performance against all department and plant goals and objectivesFollow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirementsSupport the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 SystemsAccountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality PrinciplesSupervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodationMust be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergensMinimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree a discipline supporting food manufacturing operations or 3+ years equivalent experience and trainingThorough knowledge of department operations and proceduresAbility to write brief reports and log documentationAbility to understand complex instructionsStrong oral and written communication skillsBasic math and computer skillsDesiredPrevious experience working in a manufacturing plantWorking knowledge of lean manufacturing practices

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