Job Description

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Company Name: State Avenue
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

Lead the effective execution of all plant maintenance and assigned projects, in support of safety, quality and continuous improvement. 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\xe2\x80\x99s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure a safe, efficient and effective use of all supervised craft resources
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Ensure compliance to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), National Electrical Code (NEC), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations
• Direct mechanics in the performance of approved maintenance work including quality control, duration, cost and thoroughness
• Assign and inspect all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) work orders
• Review available planned job packages for completeness and correctness; refine and finalize labor, materials, parts, methods and priorities
• Identify, arrange and track the skills training and development needs of each team member; ensure prompt assignment of mechanics to specific jobs relative to individual abilities
• Ensure that good housekeeping and safe work practices are followed throughout the facility
• Clean shop areas daily, including spare parts room and offices
• Provide support and leadership in troubleshooting equipment
• Ensure all labor, parts and work are reported daily through the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• 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

Minimum Position Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in engineering or related degree or technical school background with 5 years of experience in maintenance supervision
• Experience in the food industry dealing with preventative/predictive maintenance process, technical guidance and development of the maintenance work force
• Knowledge of Food Safety Principles, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and EPA and OSHA requirements
• Strong analytical ability
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Functional knowledge and use of Microsoft Office and CMMS

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering
• Experience in continuous improvement activities
• Plant maintenance supervisor

Education Level: Bachelor\'s Desired
Required Travel: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: Midwest

States: Ohio; Indiana; Kentucky
Keywords:

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 half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of . At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone\xe2\x84\xa2 and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit\xc2\xae. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: OH || Cincinnati || 1212 W Kemper Rd || 45240 || State Avenue || None || Manufacturing; Engineering & Operations; Facility Engineering || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None

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