Kroger Manufacturing
MFG PLANT QA ASSISTANT MANAGER (Finance)
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 food science or a related field
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
- Demonstrates good interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to apply statistical process control concepts
Desired
- Working knowledge of food safety programs, microbiological and sanitation concepts
- Provide support to production in continuous improvement effort
- Working knowledge of food manufacturing plant operations- 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
- Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens