MFG PLANT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER II

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). 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.MinimumBachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering or equivalent technical manufacturing experience2+ years of supervisory experience with direct reports2+ years of maintenance engineer experienceDemonstrated leadership skills within a technical teamGood organizational, communication and interpersonal skillsCompletion of entire Maintenance Excellence training curriculumGreen Belt CertificationRCA training or equivalentLed multiple reliability-based RCAs with a cross functional teamExperience providing troubleshooting support and expertise in the operation/maintenance of food processing and utilities systemsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Visio and Microsoft ProjectsKnowledge of AutoCAD softwareProficient in planning, scheduling, work order, inventory control, and purchasing functions of CMMS systemCapability of analyzing and modifying process flow diagrams and facility drawingsExperience with DMAIC Kaizen processDesired5+ years of technical experience in the food industry dealing with preventive and predictive maintenanceExperience in process continuous improvementPlant maintenance supervisorProduction planner or scheduler experienceProficient in AutoCAD or other 3D modeling softwareProficient in problem solving methodologyExposure to predictive maintenance programsOptimize the scope and timeline for equipment overhaulsDevelop execution plans, manpower and schedules for overhauls and shutdown activities without supervisionLead interactions with planning/scheduling, inventory control and maintenance purchasing teams on requirements for overhauls, repairs and small capital projectsAnalyze current Preventive Maintenance (PM) program condition and understand/prioritize gapsManage the PM program for all equipment, building and facilities through the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)Oversee PM review process of critical assets utilizing required tools and understanding return on investment (ROI) of changesUtilize AutoCAD software to analyze Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's), Process Flow Diagrams and equipment/utility/facility layoutsMaintain equipment and facility documentation/drawingsAssist Senior Engineering Leader in development, control and tracking of maintenance budgetDevelop, manage and execute small capital projects with excellence delivering documented improvements in a unit of operation performanceLead troubleshooting activities for the technical team Oversee the parts room to ensure adherence to company policies, availability of necessary parts, elimination of obsolete materials and adjustmentsPerform an entire inventory optimization cycle of the storeroom Manage the reliability-based Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process ensuring robustness of the system and that root causes are driving results and are being controlled; ensure documentation is done and actions are trackedUtilize Kroger Down Time (KDT) and one click to understand current reliability failures without supervision and prioritize improvement initiativesDrive and document Improvements in Reliability initiatives of an entire production lineLead a reliability driven Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC) Kaizen processAnalyze and drive improvements of maintenance key performance indicator metrics and develop improvement action plansManage predictive maintenance program execution; ensure program compliance and quantify ROI of programAct as Department Lead in Operational Key Element Analysis (OKEA) audits, demonstrate improvements in maintenance systems and metricsOversee maintenance department training development planAbility to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environmentAbility to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative mannerAbility to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business informationAbility to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issuesProvide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adultsSupervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reportsMust be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation Full timePosting Date: 2026-08-28