Smith's Food & Drug Centers
Overview
Ensure consistent production of safe, quality product by following corporate and government guidelines. Supervise Quality Assurance associates. 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
Supervise Quality Assurance associates and ensure safe, compliant production in alignment with SQR and Customer 1st priorities. Provide leadership and coaching in line with Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, reliability and continuous improvement across the plant. Qualifications
Minimum
Bachelor's Degree in food science or a related field 5+ years of quality assurance lab experience Preventive Control Qualified Individual certification Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions Ability to apply statistical process control concepts Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents SQF practitioner certified Desired
Thorough working knowledge of food safety and microbiological concepts Plant QA Assistant Manager role responsibilities in food safety and product quality Serve as liaison for governmental inspections Participate in corporate regulatory compliance inspections and audits Audit plant sanitation processes through environmental testing, product testing and physical inspections Ensure GMPs are followed and pest control program compliance Support quality initiatives by participating in GMP walkthroughs and leading/participating in food safety or quality initiatives Monitor HACCP, HARPC, SSOPs, allergen programs, formulations, and finished product specifications Ensure QA staff is properly trained and resourced Ensure annual training of SQF, GMPs and Food Safety Programs Maintain accurate records in compliance with Kroger, SQF and government regulations Ensure receiving procedures meet quality and safety standards Investigate consumer comments and collaborate with production on action plans Assist Corporate Food Technology with product development, product audits and raw material calculations Provide support to production in continuous improvement efforts Provide feedback to suppliers to improve relationships and resolve quality issues Assist staff management with Safe Quality Food policies and requirements Accountable to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles Supervise and coach direct reports; conduct performance reviews and provide feedback Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products containing allergens Additional
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Human Resources Services Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the role as described in the original posting and does not include extraneous site notices or unrelated listings.
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Ensure consistent production of safe, quality product by following corporate and government guidelines. Supervise Quality Assurance associates. 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
Supervise Quality Assurance associates and ensure safe, compliant production in alignment with SQR and Customer 1st priorities. Provide leadership and coaching in line with Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, reliability and continuous improvement across the plant. Qualifications
Minimum
Bachelor's Degree in food science or a related field 5+ years of quality assurance lab experience Preventive Control Qualified Individual certification Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions Ability to apply statistical process control concepts Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents SQF practitioner certified Desired
Thorough working knowledge of food safety and microbiological concepts Plant QA Assistant Manager role responsibilities in food safety and product quality Serve as liaison for governmental inspections Participate in corporate regulatory compliance inspections and audits Audit plant sanitation processes through environmental testing, product testing and physical inspections Ensure GMPs are followed and pest control program compliance Support quality initiatives by participating in GMP walkthroughs and leading/participating in food safety or quality initiatives Monitor HACCP, HARPC, SSOPs, allergen programs, formulations, and finished product specifications Ensure QA staff is properly trained and resourced Ensure annual training of SQF, GMPs and Food Safety Programs Maintain accurate records in compliance with Kroger, SQF and government regulations Ensure receiving procedures meet quality and safety standards Investigate consumer comments and collaborate with production on action plans Assist Corporate Food Technology with product development, product audits and raw material calculations Provide support to production in continuous improvement efforts Provide feedback to suppliers to improve relationships and resolve quality issues Assist staff management with Safe Quality Food policies and requirements Accountable to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles Supervise and coach direct reports; conduct performance reviews and provide feedback Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products containing allergens Additional
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Human Resources Services Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the role as described in the original posting and does not include extraneous site notices or unrelated listings.
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