Plant Maintenance Leader: Safety, Reliability & Growth

Kroger; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Employee assistance program and tools

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Growth and training opportunities

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor at our Tolleson, AZ facility to lead plant maintenance and projects in support of SQR and Customer 1st initiatives.

You will supervise crafts, coach staff, ensure OSHA/EPA/FDA compliance, manage planned maintenance, and guide continuous improvement with CMMS-based reporting. The role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or 5 years of progressive experience in maintenance supervision.
• Experience in the food industry dealing with preventive/predictive maintenance process, technical guidance and development of the maintenance work force
• Functional knowledge of CMMS and Microsoft Office
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical ability
• Knowledge of Food Safety Principles, GMP, EPA and OSHA requirements
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering (desired)
• Experience in continuous improvement activities (desired)
• Plant maintenance supervisor (desired)

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, efficient and effective use of all supervised craft resources.
• Supervise and coach direct reports; complete performance reviews and provide feedback.
• Ensure compliance to OSHA, EPA, DHEC, NEC, and FDA regulations.
• Direct mechanics in 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; assign mechanics accordingly.
• Ensure good housekeeping and safe work practices throughout the facility.
• Provide support and leadership in troubleshooting equipment.
• Ensure all labor, parts and work are reported daily through CMMS.
• Follow Kroger safety and quality principles and food safety requirements.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products containing allergens.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Strong analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 5 years maintenance supervision experience

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kroger is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor at our Tolleson, AZ facility to lead plant maintenance and projects in support of SQR and Customer 1st initiatives.

You will supervise crafts, coach staff, ensure OSHA/EPA/FDA compliance, manage planned maintenance, and guide continuous improvement with CMMS-based reporting. The role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and collaboration across teams.