Smith's Food & Drug Centers · 21 hours ago
MFG Operations Resource Leader (Supervisor)
Livonia, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelSmith's Food & Drug Centers is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Resource Leader to oversee daily activities within the department and ensure efficient operations. The role involves maintaining safety and quality standards while supervising staff and coordinating production needs.
Food Processing
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, diversity, inclusion and safety
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
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
Knowledge of department operations and procedures
Ability to understand complex verbal and written instructions
Preferred
Manufacturing plant supervisor experience
Working Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance
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
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Company
Smith's Food & Drug Centers
Smith's operates 132 stores in Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming.
Founded in 1911
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-09-09
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2025-08-13
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