MFG Continuous Improvement & Training Coordinator

Description

Coordinate basic training for new hires and existing associates. Ensures all key training requirements are met, and records are maintained. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safety training and maintain records each year to meet Kroger compliance and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Perform New Hire Orientation and Safety Training for all associates.
• Schedule and coordinate training for plant associates.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures for operations, maintenance, administrative and security positions.
• Maintain knowledge verifications and skills assessments to determine associates’ level of understanding on essential procedures and regulations.
• Maintain and track all training records, including safety, reliability and training goals and associates’ performance information.
• Coach teams to develop standard work and training materials to support concept application.
• Help coach all shifts to ensure standard work is followed.
• Ensure proper and timely documentation and communication of standard work.
• Assist with implementation of best practices.
• Facilitate Kaizen events as appropriate.
• Keep current with all Kaizen events within the past six months.
• Ensure all training materials are updated to reflect improvements.
• Ensure reviews are conducted on a timely basis and support review action items.
• 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 perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Effective communication skills.
• Sound presentation and group facilitation skills.
• Solid planning and organizational skills.
• Moderate to advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  
  

Desired

• Manufacturing experience.
  
  

Benefits

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.

Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service. Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.

Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.

Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.