Mfg Quality Resource Leader

Position: MFG QUALITY RESOURCE LEADER
Provide leadership and administer support in the areas of food safety and quality systems to assure the production and distribution of safe, quality foods. Manage and oversee programs to sustain compliance with Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality requirements. 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.

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in food science or a related field2+ years progressive quality assurance lab experience

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents

Ability to apply statistical process control concepts

Demonstrates good interpersonal communication skills

Desired

Working knowledge of food safety programs, microbiological and sanitation concepts

Working knowledge of food manufacturing plant operations

Provide support to production in continuous improvement effort

Participate in the Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification audits

Conduct training for Food Safety, Laboratory Safety, Regulatory Compliance and Continuous Improvement Strategies Assist Corporate Food Technology with product development and/or product/process improvement projects

Review raw material and formula specifications

Ensure that receiving procedures for incoming and outgoing ingredients are in compliance with quality and safety standards

Audit plant sanitation process through environmental testing, product testing and physical inspections

Support quality initiatives by participating in routine Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) walkthroughs and participating in or leading any food safety or quality initiatives

Monitor to ensure that Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls (HARPC), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), allergen programs, formulations, and finished product meet specification.

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 Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides 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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