Kroger
Overview
Lead and facilitate plant Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts. Apply appropriate tools to drive improvements in Safety, Quality and Reliability (SQR). 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. Responsibilities
Assist plant teams with goal setting and tracking CI measures Select/apply appropriate CI tools to improve line capacity, line efficiency, process reliability, mean time between failure and other key measures Apply Lean Six Sigma tools and the DMAIC process to complete projects with annual savings and provide technical expertise to support root cause analysis process Create control plans to produce sustainable gains Lead teams to solve problems, eliminate waste and reduce variation Participate in all relevant aspects of project management initiatives and support commissioning, qualification and verification for capital projects Mentor/coach teams on CI and Lean/Six Sigma methodology Utilize Kroger downtime system to identify/prioritize improvement opportunities Develop/ leverage collaborative relationships to achieve work goals Identify and understand issues and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions, use effective approaches for choosing a course of action, & take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, & probable consequences Travel occasionally to attend CI training and CI leader conferences 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 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 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree engineering or a related field 2+ years of proven, successful leadership of teams Manufacturing experience Ability to guide teams to collectively create actionable solutions Ability to remain flexible and adjust promptly and effectively during times of change Proven ability to leverage the capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse styles, abilities and motivations to achieve strong results Proficient in Microsoft Office Strong negotiation, oral and written communication skills Strong mathematical, analytical and conceptual skills, balanced by ability to apply common sense Desired Experience
Experience developing/reengineering business processes from current to future state Experience with TPM implementation and project management Experience with Lean or Six Sigma implementation and project management Training or exposure to statistical analysis Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Manufacturing, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning Industries Dairy Product Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Lead and facilitate plant Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts. Apply appropriate tools to drive improvements in Safety, Quality and Reliability (SQR). 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. Responsibilities
Assist plant teams with goal setting and tracking CI measures Select/apply appropriate CI tools to improve line capacity, line efficiency, process reliability, mean time between failure and other key measures Apply Lean Six Sigma tools and the DMAIC process to complete projects with annual savings and provide technical expertise to support root cause analysis process Create control plans to produce sustainable gains Lead teams to solve problems, eliminate waste and reduce variation Participate in all relevant aspects of project management initiatives and support commissioning, qualification and verification for capital projects Mentor/coach teams on CI and Lean/Six Sigma methodology Utilize Kroger downtime system to identify/prioritize improvement opportunities Develop/ leverage collaborative relationships to achieve work goals Identify and understand issues and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions, use effective approaches for choosing a course of action, & take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, & probable consequences Travel occasionally to attend CI training and CI leader conferences 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 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 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree engineering or a related field 2+ years of proven, successful leadership of teams Manufacturing experience Ability to guide teams to collectively create actionable solutions Ability to remain flexible and adjust promptly and effectively during times of change Proven ability to leverage the capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse styles, abilities and motivations to achieve strong results Proficient in Microsoft Office Strong negotiation, oral and written communication skills Strong mathematical, analytical and conceptual skills, balanced by ability to apply common sense Desired Experience
Experience developing/reengineering business processes from current to future state Experience with TPM implementation and project management Experience with Lean or Six Sigma implementation and project management Training or exposure to statistical analysis Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Manufacturing, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning Industries Dairy Product Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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