Plant Senior Maintenance Engineering Manager

Kroger; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in Murfreesboro, TN seeks a Plant Senior Maintenance Engineering Manager to oversee engineering and maintenance functions. This role requires leadership in project management and compliance with safety regulations, ensuring optimal plant performance. Ideal candidates will have strong engineering guidance skills and the capacity to manage budgets effectively. Competitive salary offered ranging from $110,000 to $125,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant engineering and maintenance.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Direct plant maintenance engineering functions.
• Supervise and provide feedback to direct reports.
• Lead capital planning and project management.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and FDA regulations.

Skills

Engineering guidance

Leadership

Project management

Predictive maintenance

Compliance with regulations

Budget control

Job description

Plant Senior Maintenance Engineering Manager

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 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.

• 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

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr