Smith's Food & Drug Centers · 20 hours ago
MFG OPERATIONS LEAD - PM
Murfreesboro, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSmith's Food & Drug Centers is seeking a MFG Operations Lead to ensure the department runs efficiently and meets all goals and objectives. This role involves providing leadership in the absence of the supervisor, coordinating training, and addressing quality issues while promoting a safe work environment.
Food Processing
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading the department when the Supervisor is unavailable
Responsible for ensuring department runs efficiently, meeting all department goals and objectives
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) and our Customer 1st strategy
Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System Principles
Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others
Receive assignments from shift supervisor; determine daily tasks to be completed in department during shift and direct associates accordingly
Coordinate on-the-job training and cross-training with co-workers and newly hired associates
Address and resolve issues through the Quality Improvement Process and the Work Order Request System
Assist Shift Supervisor in developing and complying with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and assuring compliance by associates
Participate actively in team meetings; responsible for representing the shift issues and concerns to management, participating in issue resolution, and communicating information from management back to the team
Facilitate communication within the department, across shifts, across departments, and with the shift supervisor
Complete if down, do lists as necessary
Complete safety observations as assigned
Maintain regular and predictable attendance as well as working overtime, as needed
Hold all employees accountable to act in accordance at all times with Kroger Values and Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
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
Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Must be at least 18 years of age
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Effective verbal communication
Must be forklift certified
Basic math skills
Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred
Previous food manufacturing experience
Receive assignments from shift supervisor; determine daily tasks to be completed in department during shift and direct associates accordingly
Coordinate on-the-job training and cross-training with co-workers and newly hired associates
Address and resolve issues through the Quality Improvement Process and the Work Order Request System
Assist Shift Supervisor in developing and complying with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and assuring compliance by associates
Participate actively in team meetings; responsible for representing the shift issues and concerns to management, participating in issue resolution, and communicating information from management back to the team
Facilitate communication within the department, across shifts, across departments, and with the shift supervisor
Complete if down, do lists as necessary
Complete safety observations as assigned
Maintain regular and predictable attendance as well as working overtime, as needed
Hold all employees accountable to act in accordance at all times with Kroger Values and Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
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
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
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