Kroger Springdale Ice Cream & Beverage

MFG Lab Tech Lead

Cincinnati, OhioFull-time
About the Job
Responsibilities:
  • Receive assignments from shift supervisor; determine daily tasks to be completed in department during shift and direct associates accordingly.
  • Coordinate on-the-job training and cross-training with co-workers and newly hired associates.
  • Address and resolve issues through the Quality Improvement Process and the Work Order Request System.
  • Assist Shift Supervisor in developing and complying with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and assuring compliance by associates.
  • Participate actively in team meetings; responsible for representing the shift issues and concerns to management, participating in issue resolution, and communicating information from management back to the team.
  • Facilitate communication within the department, across shifts, across departments, and with the shift supervisor.
  • Complete if down, do lists as necessary.
  • Complete safety observations as assigned.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance as well as working overtime, as needed.
  • Hold all employees accountable to act in accordance at all times with Kroger Values and Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
  • 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 work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.
  • Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  • Effective verbal communication.
  • Must be forklift certified.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.