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MFG TPC SME (HOURLY)

Kroger Family of Companies

Clackamas, ORJobSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Location
Clackamas, OR
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Job overview

This one-year rotational position leads or coordinates day-to-day TPC process operations and returns the employee to their prior position. The role works with the Continuous Improvement Leader to identify opportunities, define processes, develop communication and training materials, and guide teams through TPC initiatives. It also supports standard work, Kaizen events, reviews, and ongoing food safety and quality systems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Team LeadershipAdaptabilityCollaborationGoal SettingCommunicationOrganizationMultitaskingTask PrioritizationBasic Computer SkillsKeyboard SkillsPresentation SkillsFacilitationTPC Process

Qualifications

Must Be 18+High School Diploma or GEDCurrent on Safety Observations

Full job description

Position Summary: A one-year rotational position with return to prior position. Lead or coordinate day-to-day operations of the TPC process. Work with Continuous Improvement Leader to identify opportunities, define process, develop communication and training materials, and guide teams through TPC initiatives. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions:

  • 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 the local Kamishibai program has been updated to ensure changes are being sustained.

  • Support 7/30/60/90 Day reviews.

  • Ensure reviews are conducted on a timely basis.

  • Support review action items to ensure timely completion.

  • 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

Desired Previous Job Experience

  • N/A

Minimum Position Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

  • High School Diploma or GED.

  • Selfmotivated and selfdirected.

  • Proven team leadership skills.

  • Adapts quickly to changing conditions and needs.

  • Able to build trust by interacting with others in a collaborative manner.

  • Invite participation and diverse perspectives to achieve stronger results.

  • Set goals and help the team achieve them.

  • Effectively communicate with plant personnel of all levels and disciplines.

  • Highly organized.

  • Proficient multitasking.

  • Effectively prioritize tasks, resources and schedules

  • Proficient in basic computer and key board skills.

  • Effective presentation / facilitation skills.

  • Able to work all shifts as responsibilities require.

  • Must be current on safety observations.

  • Must have completed or be able to complete TPC Process training.

How this job compares

Set against the 657 open Manufacturing Operations jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
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  • US median$130–198K/yr381 salary ranges
  • US median$26–28/hr44 hourly ranges
Openings
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Experience
Manufacturing Operations postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (513 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 256 of the 657 open Manufacturing Operations jobs (39%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

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