Educated and empowered front-line subject matter experts
Discover how empowered, customer-focused team members continually rev up their high-performance capabilities in a total process control culture. Gain information about well-executed DMAIC and kanban systems in this collaborative environment. See six different automated production lines providing consistent products that meet customers’ expectations.
See how effective teamwork among engaged employees empowers them to improve operating performance using DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) process concepts. Get information about collaborative, cross-functional teams achieving continuous improvement. Hear how the company inverted the traditional management triangle by educating and empowering front-line subject matter experts. Get details about kaizen, inventory and cost management as well as kanban/flow systems, safety, visual communication and value stream mapping. Learn how the facility adopts new technology and attacks fresh opportunities.
The Kroger Company’s State Avenue operation was built in 1925, incorporating labor-intensive processes. With the partnership of more than 350 team members, the 650,000 sq. ft., customer-focused facility produces products across six different automated production lines. It produces high-quality products that meet customers’ needs. www.kroger.com
Chris Germann is the continuous improvement leader for the State Avenue Kroger manufacturing facility. He has ten years’ experience in lean enterprise and operations management roles focused on implementing a continuous improvement culture.
Note: This tour is not handicap-accessible.
