MFG Lab Tech Lead

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.

• 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.