Manufacturing Plant Senior Operations Leader

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all production activities, ensuring operational efficiency and product quality.
• Develop and mentor operations resource leaders to enhance plant performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, reliability, and customer service standards.
• Lead by example, embodying the company’s high-performance work system principles and core values.
• Stay informed about industry trends and developments, and apply this knowledge to improve plant operations.
• Participate actively in the plant safety process and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and techniques.
• Advocate for and implement changes to production planning, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to the preparation and control of production budgets, and oversee their implementation.
• Communicate effectively with plant leadership to facilitate efficient and timely policy implementation.
• Coordinate responsibilities across various plant departments, including maintenance, sanitation, quality control, and the plant office.
• Monitor and adjust production methods based on sales and marketing activities to ensure alignment with customer needs.
• Develop and implement strategies to support employee growth and achievement of production goals.
• Coach and mentor direct reports to help them reach their full potential, fostering a positive work environment.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to direct reports.
• Ensure adherence to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Oversee the supervision and coaching of direct reports to ensure they perform their duties effectively.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Experience working with plant processing and operations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in manufacturing.
• Ability to work in environments involving ingredients and finished products that may contain food allergens.