Erin Sharp

Group Vice President, Manufacturing, The Kroger Co.

Responsibilities
Erin Sharp is responsible for the company’s manufacturing plants as well as sourcing and planning for all Kroger Our Brands grocery products.

Experience
Erin joined Kroger in 2011 as Vice President of Operations for the Manufacturing Division. She was promoted to her current role in 2013. Before joining the company, she served as Vice President of Manufacturing for the Sara Lee Corporation. In that role, Erin led the Manufacturing and Logistics operations for the Central Region of their U.S. Fresh Bakery Division.

Education
Erin earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Western Ontario and a master’s in Business Administration from the University of Texas.

Recognition
She serves on the Board of Directors for the national office for Feeding America, MilkPep, and serves as chair of the American Bakers Association (ABA).

Personal
Erin and her wife, Gloria, live in Cincinnati.