MFG PLANT SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEERING LEADER

Kroger Manufacturing; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Purchase discounts for associates

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth programs

Job summary

Kroger Manufacturing is seeking a MFG Plant Senior Project Engineering Leader in Layton, UT. The role directs engineering/maintenance to optimize equipment and facilities, focusing on Safety, Quality, Reliability, and Customer 1st initiatives.

You will lead capital projects, manage budgets, and drive energy efficiency across the plant. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, leadership experience, and proven ability to manage complex projects in the food industry, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in capital project development and management in the food industry.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and maintenance workforce management.
• Budget responsibility and understanding of federal regulations.
• Knowledge of Food Safety Principles, GMP, EPA and OSHA requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy and precision.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking ability.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Ability to foster positive working relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering guidance and leadership at the plant level.
• Supervise and coach direct reports; conduct performance reviews.
• Lead 3-year capital plan development; manage bids, PO contracts and project funds.
• Recommend equipment/processing modifications or replacements.
• Stay updated on technology for plant operations.
• Develop, implement and control budgets.
• Maintain engineering records and drawings.
• Drive the maintenance process: predictive/preventative programs and parts inventory.
• Oversee training and development for maintenance/engineering staff.
• Lead energy management initiatives at plant/division level.
• Coordinate with OSHA, EPA and FDA to ensure compliance.
• Ensure food safety and quality per SQF 2000 systems.
• Support the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Perform essential functions with/without accommodation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Food safety knowledge

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/chemical engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

MFG PLANT SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEERING LEADER

Layton, UT, United States (On-site)

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

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, exercising effective project management, control project funds, facilitate training and achieve the project deliverables
• Recommend and or assist in equipment/processing system modifications and replacement
• Remain up-to-date on technology related to plant operations
• Develop, implement and control approved budgets
• Create and maintain the appropriate engineering records including equipment records and manuals, drawings and diagrams, inspection reports and legal records
• Drive the integrated maintenance process which includes the establishment and administration of an effective predictive/preventative maintenance program, work order procedures and optimized parts inventory
• Oversee the identification, selection, skills assessment, training, performance evaluation and development process for maintenance and engineering associates
• Lead energy management and efficiency initiatives, inclusive of plant, division and company goals
• Work closely with outside agencies such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure plant compliance with current regulations
• 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

Qualifications

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 215098
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 08/07/2026, 12:38 PM
• Locations 500 Sugar St, Layton, UT, 84041, 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.