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Smith's Food & Drug Centers · 4 hours ago

MFG PLANT SENIOR ENGINEERING LEADER

Lynchburg, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Smith's Food & Drug Centers is the nation's largest grocer, operating nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Leader to direct and control all plant engineering and maintenance functions, ensuring optimum efficiency and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Food Processing

Responsibilities

Provide engineering guidance and leadership at the plant level

Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports

Lead the development and implementation of the plant/business unit 3 year capital plan including preparing capital appropriation requests, developing competitive equipment and service bids, releasing purchase order contracts, exercising effective project management, control project funds, facilitate training and achieve the project deliverables

Recommend and or assist in equipment/processing system modifications and replacement

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

Develop, implement and control approved budgets

Create and maintain the appropriate engineering records including equipment records and manuals, drawings and diagrams, inspection reports and legal records

Drive the integrated maintenance process which includes the establishment and administration of an effective predictive/preventative maintenance program, work order procedures and optimized parts inventory

Oversee the identification, selection, skills assessment, training, performance evaluation and development process for maintenance and engineering associates

Lead energy management and efficiency initiatives, inclusive of plant, division and company goals

Work closely with outside agencies such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure plant compliance with current regulations

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

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringChemical EngineeringFood Safety PrinciplesManufacturing PracticesBudget ManagementProject ManagementAnalytical ThinkingStakeholder ManagementLeadership SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

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

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

Benefits

A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.

Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.

Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.

Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.

Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.