- Bachelor's Degree in related field
- 1+ years of experience in production supervision
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Effective planning, organizational, and prioritization skills
- Strong administrative and math skills
- Knowledge of theories and functions of supply chain management
- Proficient in Excel and Word as well as planning and forecasting software
- Working knowledge of a Computer Production/Inventory Management System
Desired
- Strong analytical ability
- Proven leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills• Plan and schedule all production work on weekly basis with emphasis on production reliability
- Maintain appropriate records and files to permit meaningful analysis and report results of work completed
- Maintain finished product and raw material inventory dollar budget
- Allocate and manage finished product to various distribution centers
- Minimize production line changeovers by combining like item production runs through long range planning
- Ensure top priority is given to replenish out of stock items
- Forecast long lead time or high volume usage materials
- Revise long range plan of finished product periodically to ensure line capacity availability and inventory dollar level meet budget guidelines
- Communicate with appropriate teams to ensure equipment availability prior to scheduling
- Review the actual versus estimated labor and materials used for completed jobs
- Continuously improve accuracy in estimating and improving work methods
- 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 perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation