MFG Plant Site Leader

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to align business and people practices toward deliverables representative of best in class.
• Keep abreast of market conditions, competition, technological advancements, government regulations and supplier dynamics that impact our business.
• Establish measurement tools and data analytics to provide Senior Management with strategic risk insight.
• Lead High Performing Work Teams to achieve balanced performance against key measurements and objectives.
• Serve as ranking executive of the facility; act as local company representative in dealing and complying with governmental agencies, suppliers and local community relations.
• Protect, manage and maximize the use of all company assets.
• Lead strategic workforce planning design and efficient management of sound processes for identifying and filling workforce needs.
• Prepare annual operating budgets with plant and division staff and execute plans within agreed upon budgetary and time constraints.
• Maintain and operate plant at established levels of Safety, Quality, and Reliability; ensure high program visibility and effectiveness while adhering to Corporate and division guidelines and standards.
• 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.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree Business or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years leadership experience in manufacturing operations.
• Proven highly effective management skills.
• Position level determined by plant size and operational complexity.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong strategic thinking, critical thinking, and analytical ability.
• Thorough knowledge of plant operations and procedures.
• High degree of integrity and judgment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Desired: 3+ years of Fluid Dairy Manufacturing Leadership experience.
• 8+ years of Food Manufacturing/Processing or equivalent experience.
• Management experience in a union environment.