MFG MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on4891, 33rd Street, Hillcrest, Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, 53144, United States
About the Team
Kroger Manufacturing is dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality food products to our customers. Our team operates under the "Customer 1st" strategy, ensuring that every process, from production to delivery, upholds our core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. We strive to embody the 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across our facilities.
About the Role
This position serves as a pivotal leader in the plant, responsible for the effective execution of all maintenance functions, including external properties. The role focuses on optimizing predictive and preventive maintenance (PPM), spare parts management, scheduling, and overall performance. You will lead a team dedicated to maintaining and improving plant performance in the critical areas of Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR).
In this capacity, you will provide leadership that fosters a culture of safety and efficiency. Your day-to-day involves supervising and coaching direct reports, developing comprehensive plans for major maintenance overhauls and shutdowns, and managing maintenance budgets. You will act as a bridge between operations, planning, and inventory teams, ensuring seamless coordination for repairs and work schedules. By leveraging engineering analyses and equipment history data, you will identify root causes of failures and drive continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate recurring issues.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for this role will undergo a structured interview process designed to assess technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and cultural fit. The process typically includes an initial screening, followed by in-depth discussions regarding maintenance strategies, food safety protocols, and team management scenarios. Final candidates will meet with key stakeholders to discuss operational challenges and vision for the department.
Equal Opportunity
Kroger is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and valued.
Work location
Work model: On-site
4891, 33rd Street, Hillcrest, Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, 53144, United States
Kenosha, Wisconsin
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Predictive Preventive Maintenance, PPM, CMMS, Computerized Maintenance Management System, Root Cause Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices, Epa, Osha, Microsoft Office, SQF Food Safety Systems.
Education: Minimum Bachelors Degree in Engineering required; Other Bachelors degree in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering desired.
Frequently asked questions about MFG MAINTENANCE ENGINEER at Kroger
What does a MFG MAINTENANCE ENGINEER at Kroger do?expand_more
A MFG MAINTENANCE ENGINEER at Kroger is responsible for the following: Administer the PPM program and manage parts room inventory via CMMS; Manage maintenance planning and scheduling using work order systems; Establish work measurement techniques to improve department effectiveness; and Support the development and improvement of SQF Food Safety Systems.
What are the requirements for this MFG MAINTENANCE ENGINEER role?expand_more
To qualify for the MFG MAINTENANCE ENGINEER at Kroger position, applicants should have: Bachelors Degree in engineering; 2+ years of direct maintenance supervisory experience in the food industry; Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, EPA, and OSHA requirements; and Proficient Microsoft Office and CMMS skills.
Where is the MFG MAINTENANCE ENGINEER role at Kroger located?expand_more
MFG MAINTENANCE ENGINEER at Kroger is based in 4891, 33rd Street, Hillcrest, Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, 53144, United States. This is a on-site role.