Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Prescription drug insurance
Paid holidays
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Paid sick time
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Kroger is a leading American retail company with a deep-rooted history dating back over a century to its inception as a small grocery store in Cincinnati. Today, Kroger stands as the nation's largest grocer, operating nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states under 28 distinct banners. Committed to serving customers and communities with a passion for food and inclusive team collaboration, Kroger's mission is to 'Feed the Human Spirit.' The company's rich legacy of innovation and dedication to quality has earned it a prominent position in the retail grocery space, focused on creating exceptional customer experiences and fostering a supportive work environment. With a focus on diversity, respect, and integrity, Kroger strives to empower its associates by providing growth opportunities and a culture centered on safety and inclusion.
The role of Plant Superintendent within Kroger Manufacturing is pivotal in ensuring smooth and efficient production operations that uphold product quality and operational excellence. This position entails supervising and directing all aspects of production planning, coordination, and activities within the manufacturing plant to maximize efficiency while adhering to stringent safety and quality standards. Plant Superintendents are expected to develop and lead operations resource leaders to continuously improve plant performance and uphold the company’s Customer 1st strategy along with Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR) goals. Leadership in this role is deeply aligned with Kroger's High Performance Work System principles, emphasizing respect, honesty, and inclusion while maintaining a safe work environment.
As the Plant Superintendent, you will be responsible for overseeing all production processes and resource management, ensuring that safety and operational procedures are followed meticulously. This position demands strategic budget management for production operations and a collaborative approach to maintain effective communication with plant leadership and department managers. You will also play an essential role in developing and coaching your team members to reach their potential, maintaining high morale and positive employee engagement. A thorough understanding of plant operations, processes, and lean manufacturing principles is necessary to innovate and implement improvements.
Working knowledge of Total Process Control (TPC) or lean manufacturing practices will enable you to contribute effectively to continuous improvement initiatives. As a key leader, you will interact closely with sales and marketing teams to ensure that production aligns with customer demand and market trends. This dynamic role requires a strong managerial ability to balance multiple responsibilities while fostering an environment that champions food safety, quality, and operational excellence.
We are proud to offer a position that not only supports your professional growth through extensive training programs and a clear career trajectory but also prioritizes your well-being with comprehensive benefits. These include medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Kroger emphasizes flexible scheduling for work-life balance and encourages associates to thrive personally and professionally within its supportive and innovative culture. Join Kroger Manufacturing as a Plant Superintendent and contribute meaningfully to a company that values its people and their contributions to feeding the human spirit every day.
The role of Plant Superintendent within Kroger Manufacturing is pivotal in ensuring smooth and efficient production operations that uphold product quality and operational excellence. This position entails supervising and directing all aspects of production planning, coordination, and activities within the manufacturing plant to maximize efficiency while adhering to stringent safety and quality standards. Plant Superintendents are expected to develop and lead operations resource leaders to continuously improve plant performance and uphold the company’s Customer 1st strategy along with Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR) goals. Leadership in this role is deeply aligned with Kroger's High Performance Work System principles, emphasizing respect, honesty, and inclusion while maintaining a safe work environment.
As the Plant Superintendent, you will be responsible for overseeing all production processes and resource management, ensuring that safety and operational procedures are followed meticulously. This position demands strategic budget management for production operations and a collaborative approach to maintain effective communication with plant leadership and department managers. You will also play an essential role in developing and coaching your team members to reach their potential, maintaining high morale and positive employee engagement. A thorough understanding of plant operations, processes, and lean manufacturing principles is necessary to innovate and implement improvements.
Working knowledge of Total Process Control (TPC) or lean manufacturing practices will enable you to contribute effectively to continuous improvement initiatives. As a key leader, you will interact closely with sales and marketing teams to ensure that production aligns with customer demand and market trends. This dynamic role requires a strong managerial ability to balance multiple responsibilities while fostering an environment that champions food safety, quality, and operational excellence.
We are proud to offer a position that not only supports your professional growth through extensive training programs and a clear career trajectory but also prioritizes your well-being with comprehensive benefits. These include medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Kroger emphasizes flexible scheduling for work-life balance and encourages associates to thrive personally and professionally within its supportive and innovative culture. Join Kroger Manufacturing as a Plant Superintendent and contribute meaningfully to a company that values its people and their contributions to feeding the human spirit every day.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field supporting food manufacturing operations
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations
- proven leadership ability
- functional knowledge of Microsoft Office
- essential math skills
- must be highly organized and systematic in approach
- ability to comprehend complex oral and written instructions
- strong oral and written communication skills
- strong attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy and precision
- thorough knowledge of plant operations and procedures
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field supporting food manufacturing operations
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations
- proven leadership ability
- functional knowledge of Microsoft Office
- essential math skills
- must be highly organized and systematic in approach
- ability to comprehend complex oral and written instructions
- strong oral and written communication skills
- strong attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy and precision
- thorough knowledge of plant operations and procedures
- previous experience as superintendent or other mid-level management position in food manufacturing plant
- working knowledge of Total Process Control (TPC) or lean manufacturing practices
Job Duties
- Support and participate in the plant safety process
- apply analysis and knowledge of plant processing and operations to develop and maintain department structure to satisfy production needs and objectives
- advance recommendations on policies, procedures, techniques, facilities, production planning and all other matters related to effective plant and department operations
- prepare production portion of operating budgets
- implement and control approved budgets
- communicate effectively with plant leadership to ensure efficient and timely policy implementation
- communicate and coordinate responsibilities with all plant supervisory staff, including maintenance, sanitation, quality control and the plant office
- maintain close contact with sales and marketing activity, keeping abreast of all sales and marketing activities that may affect production distribution
- develop and implement methods for enabling all employees to achieve plant production goals
- develop department managers and associates to the fullest extent of their ability, while maintaining positive engagement
- 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 job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
- must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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