Manufacturing Plant Senior Engineering Leader jobs in United States
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Kroger · 1 week ago

Manufacturing Plant Senior Engineering Leader

Kroger is a leading food manufacturing company, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Plant Senior Engineering Leader. This role involves directing plant engineering and maintenance functions to optimize efficiencies while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

GroceryMarketingMeat and PoultryRetailRetail Technology
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Hiring Manager
Terra S.
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Responsibilities

Provide engineering guidance and leadership at the plant level
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
Lead the development and implementation of the plant/business unit 3 year capital plan including preparing capital appropriation requests, developing competitive equipment and service bids, releasing purchase order contracts, exercising effective project management, control project funds, facilitate training and achieve the project deliverables
Recommend and or assist in equipment/processing system modifications and replacement
Remain up-to-date on technology related to plant operations
Develop, implement and control approved budgets
Create and maintain the appropriate engineering records including equipment records and manuals, drawings and diagrams, inspection reports and legal records
Drive the integrated maintenance process which includes the establishment and administration of an effective predictive/preventative maintenance program, work order procedures and optimized parts inventory
Oversee the identification, selection, skills assessment, training, performance evaluation and development process for maintenance and engineering associates
Lead energy management and efficiency initiatives, inclusive of plant, division and company goals
Work closely with outside agencies such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure plant compliance with current regulations
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

Qualification

Engineering leadershipFood industry experienceFood safetyPreventative maintenanceProject managementAnalytical thinkingStakeholder relationshipsAttention to detailLeadership skills

Required

Bachelors degree in engineering or related field with relevant experience
5+ years of technical experience in the food industry
Knowledge of Food Safety Principles, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), EPA and OSHA requirements
Strong attention to detail, with high degree of accuracy and precision
Strong analytical and strategic thinking ability
Proven leadership skills
Ability to foster positive working relationships with key stakeholders

Preferred

Bachelors degree in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering
6+ years of experience in the food industry dealing with capital project development and management, preventative maintenance administration, maintenance workforce management, budget responsibility and federal regulations/requirements

Company

Kroger is a grocery retail store that provides a wide variety of product for customers and community.

H1B Sponsorship

Kroger has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (68)
2024 (64)
2023 (71)
2022 (63)
2021 (20)
2020 (29)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1984-09-28IPO

Leadership Team

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Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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