MFG MAINTENANCE RESOURCE LEADER

Kroger; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Plant Maintenance Supervisor in Newark, OH to lead maintenance activities and projects, ensuring safety, quality, reliability and customer-first outcomes. You will guide technicians, schedule preventive maintenance, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across the facility.

The role requires strong leadership, training coordination, effective communication, and a solid background in food-manufacturing maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years in maintenance supervision.
• Experience in food industry with preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CMMS.
• Proven leadership and strong communication.
• Knowledge of Food Safety Principles, GMP, EPA and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient use of supervised craft resources.
• Supervise and coach direct reports; conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure OSHA/EPA/DHEC/National Electrical Code/FDA compliance.
• Direct mechanics on maintenance work including quality, cost, duration.
• Assign and inspect planned preventative maintenance (PPM) work orders.
• Refine labor, materials, methods and priorities for jobs.
• Identify training needs and assign mechanics by skill.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe work practices.
• Troubleshoot equipment and provide technical support.
• Report all labor and parts via CMMS.
• Adhere to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Food Safety knowledge

GMP/OSHA/EPA knowledge

MS Office

CMMS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

5+ years maintenance supervision experience

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead the effective execution of all plant maintenance and assigned projects, in support of safety, quality and continuous improvement. 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 1st strategy. 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, efficient and effective use of all supervised craft resources
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Ensure compliance to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), National Electrical Code (NEC), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations
• Direct mechanics in the performance of approved maintenance work including quality control, duration, cost and thoroughness
• Assign and inspect all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) work orders
• Review available planned job packages for completeness and correctness; refine and finalize labor, materials, parts, methods and priorities
• Identify, arrange and track the skills training and development needs of each team member; ensure prompt assignment of mechanics to specific jobs relative to individual abilities
• Ensure that good housekeeping and safe work practices are followed throughout the facility
• Clean shop areas daily, including spare parts room and offices
• Provide support and leadership in troubleshooting equipment
• Ensure all labor, parts and work are reported daily through the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree a related field or 5 years of progressive experience in maintenance supervision
• Experience in the food industry dealing with preventative/predictive maintenance process, technical guidance and development of the maintenance work force
• Functional knowledge and use of Microsoft Office and CMMS
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical ability
• Knowledge of Food Safety Principles, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and EPA and OSHA requirements

Desired

• Other Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering
• Experience in continuous improvement activities
• Plant maintenance supervisor

Job Info

• Job Identification 176741
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 03/24/2026, 04:16 PM
• Locations 1701 Tamarack Rd, Newark, OH, 43055, US (On-site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, 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.