MFG Engineering Manager — Capital Projects & Sustainability

Kroger Co.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger Co. in Cincinnati is seeking a senior engineering leader to guide the strategic capital plan for assigned plants.

You will train plant engineers, lead maintenance and sustainability efforts, and drive safety, quality, and reliability across operations. You will oversee large-scale capital projects, manage budgets, and mentor teams, aligning with Kroger’s High Performance Work System and Customer 1st strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in food manufacturing.
• 5+ years mechanical systems experience (power plant, steam, boiler, refrigeration).
• 15+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience.
• Capital project management >$25MM experience.
• Leadership of Maintenance Excellence team.
• Ability to make major decisions with limited information.

Responsibilities

• Leverage engineering expertise to design and implement manufacturing food processing systems.
• Develop and refine workforce scheduling, preventive maintenance, training, and regulatory programs.
• Evaluate new business and line extension opportunities to support outside sales.
• Direct regulatory compliance for safe systems operation per regulations.
• Travel to manufacturing locations and vendors to support projects and expansions.
• Oversee feasibility studies and specifications for equipment purchases with partners.
• Ensure SQF 2000 systems and Kroger safety/quality principles are followed.
• Coach and develop direct reports; conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Mechanical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Automation networks

Refrigeration systems

HVAC systems

Sanitary design

Job description

Kroger Co. in Cincinnati is seeking a senior engineering leader to guide the strategic capital plan for assigned plants.

You will train plant engineers, lead maintenance and sustainability efforts, and drive safety, quality, and reliability across operations. You will oversee large-scale capital projects, manage budgets, and mentor teams, aligning with Kroger’s High Performance Work System and Customer 1st strategy.