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Mfg Continuous Improvement Leader
Location:
Fort Worth, TX
Description:
Lead and facilitate plant Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts. Apply appropriate tools to drive improvements in Safety, Quality and Reliability (SQR). Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all. Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited. Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family! Minimum - Bachelor's Degree engineering or a related field - 2+ years of proven, successful leadership of teams - Manufacturing experience - Achieve Black Belt certification - Strong negotiation, oral and written communication skills - Ability to guide a teams to collectively create actionable solutions - Ability to remain flexible and adjust promptly and effectively during times of change - Proven ability to leverage the capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse styles, abilities and motivations to achieve strong results - Proficient in Microsoft Office - Strong mathematical, analytical and conceptual skills, balanced by ability to apply common sense Desired - Training or exposure to statistical analysis - Experience developing/reengineering business processes from current to future state - Black Belt certified and level 8 requirements complete as outlined in the CI training manual (pay level - 8) - Green Belt certified and level 7 requirements completed as outlined in the CI training manual (pay level - 7) - Experience with Lean or Six Sigma implementation and project management- Assist plant teams with goal-setting and tracking CI measures - Select/apply appropriate CI tools to improve line capacity, line efficiency, process reliability, mean time between failure and other key measures - Apply Lean Six Sigma tools and the DMAIC process to complete projects with annual savings and provide technical expertise to support root cause analysis process - Create control plans to produce sustainable gains - Lead teams to solve problems, eliminate waste and reduce variation - Participate in all relevant aspects of project management initiatives and support commissioning, qualification and verification for capital projects - Mentor/coach teams on CI and Lean/Six Sigma methodology - Utilize Kroger downtime system to identify/prioritize improvement opportunities - Develop/ leverage collaborative relationships to achieve work goals - Identify and understand issues and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions, use effective approaches for choosing a course of action, & take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, & probable consequences - Travel occasionally to attend CI training and CI leader conferences - Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements - Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles - Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation - Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
Company:
Kroger Manufacturing
Posted:
April 5 on Equest
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