CBRM RGI Supplier Integration Manager - Full-time / Part-time

Company Name: Kroger Manufacturing
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt
 

 

Position Summary:

Develop successful strategies to integrate and onboard new materials and suppliers into our facilities and network. Support relationships to ensure successful transitions through knowledge of product quality factors, processing opportunities, quality tools and systems. Optimize continuous improvement decisions to provide competitive advantage to Kroger. 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. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Essential Job Functions:

• Integrate new material and/or suppliers into our supply chain through strong understanding of plant operations, continuous improvement and sourcing strategies.
• Facilitate product testing through the development of critical to quality standards and vertical start up methodologies.
• Assess, mitigate and manage material quality risks to ensure product quality at the shelf.
• Provide input and collaborate with appropriate teams throughout the six step strategic sourcing process; provide feedback to align them to status and timelines for integration.
• Develop and manage an effective supplier transition integration effort for ingredients, commodities, dairy and packaging materials.
• Partner with appropriate teams to understand and develop product specifications for raw materials.
• Lead, support, and coordinate cross-discipline teams.
• Collaborate with appropriate teams to monitor vendor performance.
• Assist in the development of quality corrective actions and goals for respective suppliers.
• Ensure quality issues are resolved in a timely manner with quantifiable corrective actions.
• Ensure business needs and technology capabilities are linked, established, and maintained for all key relationships.
• Optimize supply base with a goal of moving toward a few strategic suppliers.
• Develop TPC and Quality skills in the organization by using current and future technology and processes.
• 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.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Business Management or related fields.
• 5 + years of plant operations experience.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Ability to travel independently.
• Strong knowledge of supplier industry that is specific to the position.
• Excellent Project Management skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent attention to detail and must be able to take managed risks.

Desired Previous Job Experience

• Procurement/Sourcing experience
• Total Process Control or Quality experience
• Food industry experience

 

Education Level: Bachelor's Required
Required Travel: Up to 25%
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: General Office- Cincinnati

States: Indiana
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Jobs at Kroger Manufacturing: Through quality products, strong individual commitments and team spirit, Kroger has been established as a leader in the manufacturing industry. Kroger Manufacturing provides career development programs aligned with aspirations in Engineering, Process Management, Information Systems, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Human Resources, Finance and Procurement. Our work force programs provide technically challenging rotations with cross-functional teams, plants and locations to allow our Associates to learn from some of the brightest minds in the business. Experience and training combined with mentoring and guidance from plant sponsors prepare our Associates with the skills and leadership behaviors needed to achieve a successful career at Kroger.

 

Company Overview
Kroger, one of the world's largest retailers, employs nearly 400,000 associates who serve customers in 2,625 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. With more than $108.5 billion in sales in 2014, Kroger ranks 20th on the Fortune list and we continue to grow. Recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in America, Kroger is a leader in feeding the hungry, supporting breast cancer awareness, assisting local schools and community organizations, and supporting members of the armed forces and their families. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

 

 Posting Notes:  OH || Cincinnati || 1212 State Avenue || 45204 || Kroger Manufacturing || CareerBuilder || Management; Manufacturing; Procurement || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None