MFG HPWS TECHNICIAN LEVEL 2 at Kroger Manufacturing in Tolleson, Arizona

Job Description:

Position Summary:
Work to master operational/technical and leadership requirements of all operational positions within the assigned team. Must maintain timely progress through assigned operational training. Must flexibly perform a variety of roles in a team-based environment. 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 1 st 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.

Desired Previous Job Experience:


• 1 year of experience in food/beverage manufacturing
• Technician Level 1
Minimum Position Qualifications/Education:


• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or GED
• Must demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance including participation in rotational scheduling
• Highly self-motivated, with ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Effective problem-solving ability
• Active listening skills
• Effective oral/written communication skills
• Positive, approachable demeanor
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and readily adapt to change
• Basic reading (comprehension) and math skills (counting, addition and subtraction)
• Basic mechanical reasoning skills
• Strong team player with effective interpersonal skills
• Sound conflict resolution ability

Essential Job Functions:


• Sustain mastery of the operational/technical skills required for effective execution of all core team positions
• Maintain punctual, reliable attendance for scheduled shift
• Participate in the team's rotational schedule when fully qualified at Tech Level 2 performance
• Model safe behavior in execution of all operational roles
• Perform all duties in a manner that ensures product quality
• Model role-appropriate leadership behavior in keeping with Kroger Values
• Demonstrate actions motivated by functional understanding of plant and team scorecard metrics, including Safety, Quality, Reliability and unit cost
• Assume responsibility for one core leadership role within the team, such as Focus Area Champion or Facilitator
• Show strong commitment to team goals through cooperative and aligned behavior
• Communicate with team members to overcome obstacles through collaboration
• Invite and share ideas and feedback to leverage team strength in solving problems
• Maintain positive, professional interaction with team members
• Adapt own behavior and efforts in response to changing team requirements or circumstances
• Actively participate in team meetings and discussions
• Ask questions to clarify, obtain key information, and challenge the ideas of others
• Provide active support to any team member when needed to maintain operations
• Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
• 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