Company Name: Kroger General Office
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary
Develop and roll-out case ready initiatives in manufacturing plants around the country. Oversee and manage an expanded case ready network of quality control (QC) specialists. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Essential Job Functions
Ensure company processing facilities meet or exceed Kroger product specificationsOversee case ready quality assurance specialists to ensure that they are meeting/exceeding expectationsDevelop systematic process for the rollout of the case-ready beef program to ensure best-in-class product specificationsProvide needed training to quality assurance inspectors and warehouse inspectorsProvide forecast data to senior business leaders regarding case-ready needsPerform quality control procedures on case-ready pork and chicken productsPartner with industry leaders to develop an industry leading quality control culture and standardsRepresent divisions in interactions with meat industry expertsManage expense and salary of quality assurance inspectorsWork with quality assurance inspectors to meet/exceed all quality control and specification targets, as well as financial and tonnage targets, around case readyCollaborate with fresh commodity managers around industry expectations and to better understand all aspects of the beef, chicken and pork industries as they apply to case ready specificationsDesign and implement training for quality assurance inspectors to ensure accountability and standards around quality specificationsOversee strategic initiatives and provide guidance for product developmentTravel to case ready plants to implement training, work with quality assurance inspectors to ensure standards are implemented and work plant manager to review specifications and case ready logsSupervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reportsMust be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodationWant more jobs like this?
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Minimum Position Qualifications
2+ years of industry and/or case ready experience2+ years of experience working with multiple departments2+ years of category/commodity experience3+ years of experience in a leadership/management positionProficient in Microsoft OfficeAbility to create and adopt new ways of approaching tasks and processesDemonstrated competency in developing efficient and effective solutions to diverse/complex business problemsDemonstrated initiative and leadership skillsAbility to prioritize tasks, resources and schedulesStrong collaborative, written and oral communication skillsAbility to effectively lead associates to achieve objectivesUnderstanding of organizational impacts that result from changes to business processes/technologiesExcellent facilitation skills with the ability to drive toward solutions
Desired Previous Experience/Education Bachelor's DegreeAny experience in a meat merchandiser role
Education Level: Bachelor's Desired
Required Travel: Up to 25%
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: General Office- Cincinnati
States: Ohio; Indiana; Kentucky
Keywords: case ready manager, meat and seafood
Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. As the largest traditional grocery chain in the U.S. and one of the world's largest retailers, we employee more nearly half a million Associates across 35 states. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.
Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.
Posting Notes: OH || Cincinnati || 1014 Vine Street || 45202 || Kroger General Office || [[mfield2]] || Meat/Seafood || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || NoneCompany Videos
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