MFG PLANT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Job-ID: 244904Category: ManufacturingLocation: Crawfordsville, IN, United StatesWorkplace: On-siteSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-26Position Summary: Plan, coordinate and supervise the daily activities of assigned departments, such as maintenance, operations and the warehouse, to ensure efficient operations. Responsible for ensuring all tasks performed by associates and others are performed safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality and Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the companys core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.QualificationsDesired Previous Job Experience: Previous experience working in a manufacturing plantWorking knowledge of lean manufacturing practices Minimum Position Qualifications & Education: Bachelors degree in a discipline supporting food manufacturing operations or 3+ years equivalent experience and trainingThorough knowledge of department operations and proceduresBasic math and computer skillsStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to understand complex instructionsAbility to write brief reports and log documentationResponsibilitiesEssential Job Functions: Support and participate in the plants safety process.Oversee daily activities of assigned shift relying on high degree of concentration and knowledge of the operations process, and provide necessary, daily communication with managers, leads, and all associates.Plan, coordinate and advise department associates of work to be completed each day.Oversee daily set up of machinery and equipment prior to production for efficient and effective operation.Monitor production process to ensure smooth flow.Receive and resolve operation problems for assigned shift.Monitor performance of department associates to ensure adherence to established standards and procedures such as safety and housekeeping.Give verbal and written reports daily to the production manager and any other necessary personnel to fulfill appropriate documentation.Visually inspect products and operations to ensure quality of products and work. Ensure plant achieves 85% reliability on production lines.Facilitate or schedule communication meetings regularly with department associates.Provide progressive training to develop shift leads.Provide regular feedback to associates on performance against all department and plant goals and objectives.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.