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Kroger

Case Ready Manager

Cincinnati, OH

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 specifications
  • Oversee case ready quality assurance specialists to ensure that they are meeting/exceeding expectations
  • Develop systematic process for the rollout of the case-ready beef program to ensure best-in-class product specifications
  • Provide needed training to quality assurance inspectors and warehouse inspectors
  • Provide forecast data to senior business leaders regarding case-ready needs
  • Perform quality control procedures on case-ready pork and chicken products
  • Partner with industry leaders to develop an industry leading quality control culture and standards
  • Represent divisions in interactions with meat industry experts
  • Manage expense and salary of quality assurance inspectors
  • Work with quality assurance inspectors to meet/exceed all quality control and specification targets, as well as financial and tonnage targets, around case ready
  • Collaborate 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 specifications
  • Design and implement training for quality assurance inspectors to ensure accountability and standards around quality specifications
  • Oversee strategic initiatives and provide guidance for product development
  • Travel 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 logs
  • 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 job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
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    Minimum Position Qualifications
  • 2+ years of industry and/or case ready experience
  • 2+ years of experience working with multiple departments
  • 2+ years of category/commodity experience
  • 3+ years of experience in a leadership/management position
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to create and adopt new ways of approaching tasks and processes
  • Demonstrated competency in developing efficient and effective solutions to diverse/complex business problems
  • Demonstrated initiative and leadership skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, resources and schedules
  • Strong collaborative, written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to effectively lead associates to achieve objectives
  • Understanding of organizational impacts that result from changes to business processes/technologies
  • Excellent facilitation skills with the ability to drive toward solutions


  • Desired Previous Experience/Education
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Any 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 || None

    Client-provided location(s): Cincinnati, OH, USA
    Job ID: kroger-2114411
    Employment Type: Other

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Mental Health Benefits
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K)
      • Pension
      • Financial Counseling
    • Professional Development

      • Leadership Training Program
      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Promote From Within
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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