Kroger - Maintenance Engineer


Kenosha
Permanent
USD100000 - USD110000
Engineering
PR/562209_1758891642
Kroger - Maintenance Engineer

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.

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 job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens

Qualifications:

Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree 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
- Ability to protect confidential and sensitive information
- Strong organizational skills and ability to define tasks with minimal supervision
- Proficient Microsoft Office and CMMS skills
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills
- Effective oral/written communication skills

Desired
- Other 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

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