MFG Plant Senior Engineering Leader

Position Summary:
Direct, schedule and control all plant engineering/maintenance functions to obtain optimum efficiencies from the equipment, utilities and overall facilities.

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 1 st strategy.

Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles.

Demonstrate the companys core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Smith's Food and Drug merged with The Kroger Company in 1998.

Today, we're proudly serving Smith's customers in over 140 stores throughout Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit.

With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter.

That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life.

We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow.

If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you.

Apply today to become part of our Smith's family!
Desired Previous Job Experience/Education:



* 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 (pay level-10)

Minimum Position Qualifications/Education:


* 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

Essential Job Functions:



* 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, exercis...