Kroger · 11 hours ago
Manufacturing Industrial Engineer
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expKroger is a leading company in the food industry, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Industrial Engineer to improve profitability and management decision-making through advanced industrial engineering practices. The role involves project development, consultation work, and collaboration with multiple departments to enhance operational controls and efficiency.
GroceryMarketingMeat and PoultryRetailRetail Technology
Hiring Manager
Terra S.
Responsibilities
Utilize industrial engineering techniques to produce tangible results
Lead teams with line authority to get action on complex projects
Develop, coordinate, and monitor reporting systems to measure line utilization, labor efficiency and productivity, and material control
Conduct feasibility studies of varied projects to determine the worth of an investment and provide justification for capital appropriations
Develop and implement plant direct labor standards for costing, manning, and evaluate performance
Identify problems and develop improvements to production, packaging material usage, and methods of operations
Assist Manager of Plant Services to bring projects to a timely and cost efficient conclusion
Develop and analyze systems and methods to provide low cost transportation services
Develop and coordinate contract agreements for equipment or services in Manufacturing and Distribution Services
Stay abreast of the Food Processing and Packaging Industry and state-of-the-art technologies
Identify, and develop project solutions for minimizing total operational costs. Present and sell recommendations to all levels of management
Act as department liaison to Manufacturing facilities, staff, and Vice President of Manufacturing Engineering and Plant Services
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
Required
Experience in food processing and distribution
Extensive production background
Analytical proficiency
Excellent communication skills
Proficiency and breadth of experience in Industrial Engineering technology and application
Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field
3 to 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
Proven leadership skills
Ability to travel independently
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1984-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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