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Fred Meyer

MFG PLANT SENIOR ENGINEERING LEADER

Fred Meyer, Lynchburg, Virginia, us, 24513

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MFG PLANT SENIOR ENGINEERING LEADER

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Position focuses on directing, scheduling and controlling all plant engineering/maintenance functions to obtain optimum efficiencies from equipment, utilities and facilities. Safe, efficient, and accurate performance is expected to maintain and improve the plant in Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and the Customer 1st strategy. Leadership should embody the Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles and the company values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

What you’ll do

Direct, schedule and control all plant engineering/maintenance functions to optimize equipment, utilities and facility performance.

Lead the maintenance and engineering teams, ensuring safe operations and adherence to SQR goals.

Develop and manage capital projects, budgets and related documentation; lead energy management and efficiency initiatives.

Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and food safety principles; support SQF 2000 systems.

Collaborate with external agencies (OSHA, EPA, FDA) to maintain compliance.

Desired Previous Job Experience / Education

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

Minimum Position Qualifications / Education

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

Essential Job Functions

Provide engineering guidance and leadership at the plant level

Supervise and coach direct reports; conduct performance reviews and provide feedback

Lead the development and implementation of the plant/business unit 3-year capital plan

Oversee equipment/processing system modifications and replacements

Remain up-to-date on technology related to plant operations

Develop, implement and control approved budgets

Maintain engineering records (equipment records, manuals, drawings, inspection reports, legal records)

Drive the integrated maintenance process, including predictive/preventative maintenance and parts inventory

Lead the assessment and development of maintenance and engineering staff

Lead energy management and efficiency initiatives aligned with goals

Coordinate with OSHA, EPA, FDA to ensure regulatory compliance

Ensure safe, quality foods meeting regulatory and company requirements

Support SQF 2000 system development and improvement

Be accountable to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles

Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Human Resources Services

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