Kroger · 2 weeks ago
MFG PLANT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER I
1900 Cowles Ln, Albany, GA, 31705, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expKroger is a leading company in the manufacturing sector, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Plant Maintenance Engineer I to lead maintenance execution and optimize maintenance functions within the plant. The role involves overseeing preventive maintenance programs, supporting engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
GroceryMarketingMeat and PoultryRetailRetail Technology
Responsibilities
Develop an understanding of equipment overhaul requirements
Assist Engineering Leader in the development of execution plans, manpower and schedules for overhauls and shutdown activities
Interface with planning/scheduling, inventory control and maintenance purchasing teams to learn and understand parts, labor and time requirements for overhauls and repairs
Analyze current Preventive Maintenance (PM) program condition and understand/prioritize gaps
Manage 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 of changes
Learn planning, scheduling, work order, inventory control, and purchasing functions of CMMS
Utilize AutoCAD to view process diagrams, equipment layouts, and necessary plant drawings
Maintain equipment and facility documentation/drawings
Provide support to engineering/maintenance team on troubleshooting and day-to-day activities
Oversee the parts room to ensure adherence to company policies, availability of necessary parts, elimination of obsolete materials and adjustments/optimization of stocking levels
Participate in facility reliability-based Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process and serve as technical/engineering representation
Utilize Kroger Down Time (KDT) and one click to understand current reliability failures with minimal supervision
Drive and document Improvements in Reliability initiatives of a unit of operation
Serve as technical representation in the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC) Kaizen process
Analyze and drive improvements of maintenance key performance indicator metrics
Manage PPM execution and ensure program compliance
Act as Department Lead in Operational Key Element Analysis (OKEA) audits
Complete entire Maintenance Excellence (ME) training curriculum
Oversee maintenance department training development plan
Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
2+ years supervisory with direct reports experience
Demonstrated leadership skills within a technical team
Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Mechanical aptitude to understand operation of food processing and utilities systems
Exposure to processes of a maintenance department in a manufacturing facility
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Visio and Microsoft Projects
Exposure to CMMS systems
Capability of analyzing process flow diagrams and facility drawings
Preferred
Associate's degree in mechanical, electrical or related engineering
1+ years of technical experience in the food industry dealing with preventive and predictive maintenance
Experience in continuous improvement activities
Plant maintenance supervisor experience
Proficient in CMMS Systems
Proficient in AutoCAD
Company
Kroger
Kroger is a grocery retail store that provides a wide variety of product for customers and community.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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