- Ensure regulatory compliance with corporate policy administration, posting and work rules
- Participate in all major plant initiatives and decisions
- Uphold a culture that supports a union free status (if non-union plant).
- Ensure fair and consistent performance expectations and accountability
- Clearly communicate the connection between performance and career opportunity (pay, selection, promotion).
- Develop and oversee practices to recognize, reward and appreciate associates.
- Champion the importance of the plant's cultural council to strengthen plant culture and conditions; guide activities to promote inclusion, engagement and continuous improvement
- Direct recruiting and staffing practices and ensure candidate quality and timely fill rates
- Oversee successor planning, mentoring and management training within the plant
- Create and communicate compensation plans (hourly wage proposals and stock options).
- Communicate and ensure compliance with benefit programs (health and life insurance, leave of absence, vacation/holidays, 401K, educational assistance, Employee Assistance Program).
- Foster cooperative interaction with union leaders, stewards and plant management (if union plant).
- Lead the safety coordinator on all safety and regulatory issues
- Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
Qualifications
Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree human resources, organizational development, organizational psychology or other business-related field, or equivilant experience
- 2+ years human resources experience in food manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to comprehend complex verbal and written instructions
- Thorough knowledge of plant procedures and policies
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information
Desired
- Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification
- Experience managing a plant safety process
- Work experience in a union plant
- Work experience in human resources at a manufacturing plant
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, organizational psychology, or other business-related field, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years human resources experience in food manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to comprehend complex verbal and written instructions
- Thorough knowledge of plant procedures and policies
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information
- Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification
- Experience managing a plant safety process
- Work experience in a union plant
- Work experience in human resources at a manufacturing plant
Kroger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kroger and has not been reviewed or approved by Kroger.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage in many union divisions has been protected or improved in recent contracts, with some regions avoiding proposed cuts and others expanding spousal coverage and strengthening short‑term disability. Mental‑health resources and 24/7 access are also emphasized, supported by third‑party recognition in recent years.
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Retirement Support — Retirement options include a company 401(k) with a match and, in many union roles, access to pension or variable annuity plans that have been stabilized through recent agreements. Match levels and pension participation vary by division and role, so specifics require local confirmation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Education assistance through “Feed Your Future” offers substantial tuition support for both part‑ and full‑time associates, alongside free financial coaching. Perks such as associate discounts and periodic Boost membership offers add incremental value to total rewards.
Kroger Insights
What We Do
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™. Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift. Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items. We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.
