Location: Stanwood, WA
Company: Kroger
and newly promoted associates. Supports store team through implementation of human resources initiatives and communications. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.
Essential Job Functions: Display a positive attitude, and promote trust and respect among associates. Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive associate, customer and company information. Determine staffing needs based on trends and by partnering with department heads and store management. Initiate job requisitions and utilize applicant tracking system to
progress applications to the applicable stages in the hiring process. Obtain approval for any rehires. Schedule, coordinate and participate in the interview process for all applicants Initiate background checks, administer drug tests, and follow up on results.
Process new hire paperwork, update form I-9 records, and create new hire files per company standards and according to local, state and federal regulations. Schedule new and promoted associates for in-store or central training. Coordinate and assist associates in training to ensure training occurred. Coordinate and assist department managers to backss new and promoted associate progress. Coordinate and assist associates with completion
of online training modules. Conduct training classes as assigned.
Issue, retrieve, and submit training checklists for newly hired and promoted associates. Assist store management with improving, maintaining, and promoting positive store morale. Distribute and track completion of associate performance reviews. Assist store management and cultural councils with associate survey action planning. Assist store management with administration of associate survey as needed. Maintain store level employee and medical files to company standards; send documents to for imaging as requested. Coordinate issuing and retrieval of policy sign-offs and " read and signs" Support and promote all company programs Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management. Notify management of customer or employee accidents. Report all safety risks or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud. Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Minimum Position Qualifications: Ability to handle stressful situations Effective oral and written communication skills Ability to preserve confidentiality of information Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks Proficient in Outlook, Excel, and Word with the ability to learn new computer skills and systems Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction), and clerical skills Desired Previous Job Experience High school diploma or equivalent Previous experience in human resources or training preferred The final rate of pay is determined at store level based on prior equivalent work experience.
To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts and opportunities to learn, grow and advance. Our associates also get to help us make a difference in our communities through our Zero Hunger Zero Waste and Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plans.
Visit the to learn more about our work in the communities we serve and how our associates help us be a good neighbor. Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates. Health & Well-being Benefits: Health care benefits Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program Financial Benefits: Participation in a 401(k) plan and/or participation in a Taft-Hartley pension fund, subject to certain eligibility requirements Group term life insurance eligible, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements Potentially bonus eligible depending on varying criteria by location Associate discounts Growth and Development Benefits: Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career We want the best for associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where you’ll love to work.
If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, apply now. We look forward to getting to know you! Education Level: None Required Certifications/Licenses: None Position Type: Part-Time Shift(s): Day; Evening Regions: West States: Washington Keywords:
Pacific Northwest. Role Summary & Overview: The Export Elevator Plant General Manager will provide leadership support in all aspects of production in an Export Elevator. As the leader of the Plant Leadership Team, the Plant General Manager will be responsible for demonstrating a commitment to safety, continuous improvement, employee engagement and maintaining a cost-effective operation.
Responsibilities will include the day-to-day oversight of plant safety, ensuring compliance with the safety program, plant costs and budgets, monitoring and ongoing improvement of plant productivity, risk management, supervision of employees, interaction with various corporate entities and other functions
related to general operations of the Company. The successful candidate will understand and demonstrate a commitment to safety first. Duties and responsibilities: Maintain a clean and safe plant.
Provide an injury-free work environment for employees, staff, contractors, visitors through engagement, training programs, good work practices, standards, and proactive elimination of exposures. Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes. Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas. Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing and maintenance operations which ensure the most effective return on assets. Initiate plans and processes
which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
Assure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed our customers’ expectations. Reduce costs and improve efficiencies in all areas of plant operations. Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports the Company’s strategic initiatives. Collaborate with grain merchandisers and logistics team to optimize commodity blends, inventory levels and freight line-ups. Consult regularly with senior management to ensure that manufacturing objectives and business goals are being met.
Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout all plant departments for safety leadership, problem solving and cost reduction. Encourage use of new techniques and focus on fact-based problem solving. Improve manpower utilization within existing departments and processes. Assure that collective bargaining agreements are effectively administered and that employee grievances are addressed in a timely fashion. Operate the site at the highest levels of efficiency by managing equipment reliability and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and managing site spending and expenses to minimum levels required to meet site strategy.
Ensure the proper planning, design and implementation of capital and expense projects consistent with site strategy. Establish and maintain a positive community relationship. Ensure proper maintenance of site equipment and infrastructure. Properly utilize resources. Foster a well-trained and motivated staff. Responsible for establishing all shift production schedules. Select and train plant supervisory and administrative staff. Conduct employee performance reviews. Schedule and conduct plant meetings. Participates in annual business planning and capital expense budgeting of the plant.
Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume. Maintain individual skills keeping up to date with latest production and production management concepts. Engage and motivate the workforce through an active presence. Additional projects and duties as assigned. Skill/Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred. A minimum 5 years experience with 3 years of management and supervisory experience in plant operations. Demonstrated leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
Proven ability to engage and motivate hourly and salary teams. Strong organizational skills required constantly keep in touch with various departments of the organization. Ability to work closely with all business functions. Excellent communication skills interacting with all levels of staff, including hourly workforce and senior management. Proficiency in MS Office required, working knowledge of AGRIS and plant operational software and control systems strongly preferred. Ability to demonstrate a strong financial/business acumen is required to be successful in this role as much of the position entails meeting the budget and productivity requirements of the plant.
Ability to work self-directed (day to day) with a high level of initiative, priority setting. Facility is a 24/7 operation. Selected candidate must be able to work irregular hours each week and be available during business-critical situations. Benefits Offered: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and RX benefits Company paid Life Insurance and Disability Flexible Spending Plans Employee Assistance Program 401K Retirement savings plan Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick leave Selection and onboarding dependent upon successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required.
Kalama Export Company, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NOTE: This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job placement, performance, employee development and compensation.
As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
