Operations Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise daily activities of assigned department
• Ensure efficient operations
• 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)
• Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity
• Direct area supervisors and associates in the proper usage of safe manufacturing practices, including the hazards of products being produced and ensure accountability
• Validate proper scheduling to maximize line efficiency while minimizing labor costs
• Communicate plan needs of the service groups to the needs of the production area, including changeovers, preventative maintenance, waste and material needs for the current and following production day
• Communicate and follow up on any quality or safety defects to all levels of the organization for prompt evaluation
• Support and participate in the plant safety process
• Oversee all areas of the plant to ensure SQR standards are being met on all products
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
• 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 provide feedback to direct reports

Qualifications

• Minimum: Associate degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of department operations and procedures
• Ability to understand complex verbal and written instructions
• Desired: Manufacturing plant supervisor experience
• Working Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance