Manufacturing 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.Minimum


* Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering or equivalent technical manufacturing experience


* 2+ years of supervisory experience with direct reports


* 2+ years of maintenance engineer experience


* Demonstrated leadership skills within a technical team


* Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills


* Completion of entire Maintenance Excellence training curriculum


* Green Belt Certification


* RCA training or equivalent


* Led multiple reliability-based RCAs with a cross functional team


* Experience providing troubleshooting support and expertise in the operation/maintenance of food processing and utilities systems


* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Visio and Microsoft Projects


* Knowledge of AutoCAD software


* Proficient in planning, scheduling, work order, inventory control, and purchasing functions of CMMS system


* Capability of analyzing and modifying process flow diagrams and facility drawings


* Experience with DMAIC Kaizen process

Desired


* 5+ years of technical experience in the food industry dealing with preventive and predictive maintenance


* Experience in process continuous improvement


* Plant maintenance supervisor


* Production planner or scheduler experience


* Proficient in AutoCAD or other 3D modeling software


* Proficient in problem solving methodology


* Exposure to predictive maintenance programs



* Optimize the scope and timeline for equipment overhauls


* Develop execution plans, manpower and schedules for overhauls and shutdown activities without supervision


* Lead interactions with planning/scheduling, inventory control and maintenance purchasing teams on requirements for overhauls, repairs and small capital projects


* 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 (ROI) of changes


* Utilize AutoCAD software to analyze Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's), Process Flow Diagrams and equipment/utility/facility layou...