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Smith's Food & Drug Centers · 1 day ago

MFG OPERATIONS RESOURCE LEADER

Murray, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Smith's Food & Drug Centers is the nation's largest grocer, operating nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states. The MFG Operations Resource Leader will plan, coordinate, and supervise daily activities of the assigned department, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to safety and quality standards.

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

Qualification

Manufacturing plant supervisionTotal Productive MaintenanceDepartment operations knowledgeSafety practices knowledgeCommunication skills

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 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

Benefits

A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.

Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.

Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.

Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.

Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.