Plant Maintenance Engineer - Full-time / Part-time

Department: MFG Management
Post End Date: 03/25/2018
Position Type: Employee
Position Reports To: Plant Senior Engineering Leader
Position Supervises: Planner/Scheduler, Parts Inventory Control
Pay Level: 6E - 8E
FLSA Status: Exempt
 

 

Position Summary:

Lead the effective execution of all maintenance and assigned work/projects within the plant, including external properties, with a focus on optimizing all maintenance functions, including predictive preventive maintenance (PPM), spare parts, scheduling and performance. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Develop overall plans, including manpower, for major maintenance overhauls, shutdowns and projects
• Support the development, control and tracking of maintenance budgets
• Coordinate with planning/scheduling, inventory control and maintenance purchasing teams for all repairs, products, work schedules and meetings
• Administer the PPM program and parts room inventory for all equipment, building and facilities through the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Perform engineering analyses to determine the root cause of critical and repetitive equipment failures
• Analyze equipment history and the line event data system to identify specific failures
• Oversee the parts room to ensure adherence to company policies, availability of necessary parts, elimination of obsolete materials and adjustment/optimization of stocking levels
• Manage the planning/scheduling of maintenance work using the work order system and CMMS; coordinate equipment availability/resources
• Establish work measurement techniques and determine the effectiveness and improvements needed for the maintenance department
• Maintain equipment and facility documentation/drawings
• Provide support for assigned projects, troubleshooting and day-to-day activities
• Communicate with Operations teams and vendors regarding equipment issues and capital projects
• 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 Food Safety 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

Minimum Position Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 2 years of direct maintenance supervisory experience in the food industry
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements
• Effective oral/written communication skills
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills
• Proficient Microsoft Office and CMMS skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to define tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to protect confidential and sensitive information

Desired Previous Job Experience/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering
• 5 years of technical experience in the food industry dealing with preventive and predictive maintenance
• Experience in continuous improvement activities
• Plant maintenance supervisor

 

Education Level: Bachelor's Desired
Required Travel: Up to 25%
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: South

States: Georgia; North Carolina; South Carolina; Tennessee; Virginia
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Jobs at Kroger Manufacturing: Through quality products, strong individual commitments and team spirit, Kroger has been established as a leader in the manufacturing industry. Kroger Manufacturing provides career development programs aligned with aspirations in Engineering, Process Management, Information Systems, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Human Resources, Finance and Procurement. Our work force programs provide technically challenging rotations with cross-functional teams, plants and locations to allow our Associates to learn from some of the brightest minds in the business. Experience and training combined with mentoring and guidance from plant sponsors prepare our Associates with the skills and leadership behaviors needed to achieve a successful career at Kroger.

 

Company Overview
Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly 443,000 associates who serve customers in 2,796 retail food stores under a variety of in 35 states and the District of Columbia.  Kroger and its subsidiaries operate an expanding ClickList offering – a personalized, order online, pick up at the store service – in addition to 2,253 pharmacies, 787 convenience stores, 324 fine jewelry stores, 1,439 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food production plants in the United States.  Kroger is recognized as one of America’s most generous companies for its support of more than 100 Feeding America food bank partners, breast cancer research and awareness, the military and their families, and more than 145,000 community organizations including schools. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

 

 Posting Notes:  SC || Anderson || 433 Sayre St || 29621 || Anderson Bakery || None || Manufacturing || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None