Manufacturing Plant Operations Resource Leader

3 weeks ago

Albany, United States Kroger Full time
Company Overview:

Tara Foods, a proud member of the nation-wide Kroger Manufacturing, is looking for a Plant Operations Resource Leader to be part of our team. At Tara Foods, we uniquely offer the resources and benefits of a Fortune 500 company while maintaining a hometown atmosphere centered around teamwork, support, and development. Tara Foods is in the city of Albany, Georgia, which is strategically located an hour from the Florida border, 2 1/2  hours south from Atlanta and about 3 hours from the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. We have been in business under the Kroger name since 1977 and are currently producing Peanut Butter, Juices, Sauces and Liquid Water Enhancers for Kroger grocery stores nationwide.

Why Live in Albany?

You can watch Ray Charles play piano, enjoy divine climate conditions or get an eyeful of the universe and come face to face with creatures of the deep. You can do all of that and more in Albany, located on the Flint River in southwest Georgia. With a lively lineup of attractions - Chehaw Park; Thronateeska Heritage Center with Wetherbee Planetarium, Science Discovery Center and Museum of History; the Flint RiverQuarium and Imagination Theater - Albany transports visitors to good times. You can visit the Art Museum of Albany, Theatre Albany, beautiful parks and trails, and Radium Springs Gardens, one of Georgia's seven natural wonders. Albany has more than two dozen hotels, lots of eateries, a family- and pet-friendly brewery, and a mild year-round climate. It is an affordable home base for day trips to regional attractions, such as the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in Plains and Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta.

Why Work at the Tara Foods?

To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional, and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, vacation, mental health resources, associate discounts, and opportunities to learn, grow and advance.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive wages depending on experience.
  • Annual Bonus potential.
  • Personal Days after 90 days of employment and Two weeks of paid vacation after completion of first year.
  • 10 Paid Holidays (4 of your own choosing).
  • Full benefits package (Low Cost), including medical, dental, vision, 401k and life insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee discounts at all Kroger stores nationwide.
  • Many other perks.

Position Summary:

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) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Direct area supervisors and associates in the proper usage of safe manufacturing practices, including the hazards of particular 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.
  • Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
  • 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.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or 5 years of equivalent experience and training.
  • Knowledge of department operations and procedures.
  • Ability to understand complex verbal and written instructions.
  • Working knowledge of Total Process Control (TPC) practices and procedures.
Desired Previous Job Experience:
  • Manufacturing plant supervisor experience.

Jobs at Kroger Manufacturing:

Through quality products, strong individual commitments and team spirit, Kroger has been established as a leader in the manufacturing industry. Kroger Manufacturing provides career development programs aligned with aspirations in Engineering, Process Management, Information Systems, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Human Resources, Finance and Procurement. Our work force programs provide technically challenging rotations with cross-functional teams, plants and locations to allow our Associates to learn from some of the brightest minds in the business. Experience and training combined with mentoring and guidance from plant sponsors prepare our Associates with the skills and leadership behaviors needed to achieve a successful career at Kroger.

Company Overview:

Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

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