MFG PROJECT ENGINEER at Kroger Supply Chain in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

Provide technical and professional leadership in the areas of project management, engineering and maintenance, for all food manufacturing plants. 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.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. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family! Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree engineering or a related field
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with strong grasp of engineering disciplines, plant operations and construction
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Strong computer skills, including spreadsheet and project scheduling

Desired
- Any experience in food manufacturing industry
- Any proven project management experience of multiple projects
- Any experience consistently achieving project deliverables for capital projects- Provide technical and professional leadership by developing, planning, and implementing capital projects and improvements
- Aid in evaluating new business and line extensions
- Assist in the development and implementation of new facility planning and construction
- Oversee outside vendors, architects and engineers creating project bid documents and assist facilities in awarding contracts
- Manage assigned engineering projects establishing manpower, budgets, scheduling, equipment, and materials
- Manage project schedule, scope, budget and quality via project management skills
- Evaluate and select appropriate current and new equipment and technology
- Prepare process analysis of new and existing processing technologies and systems
- Assist in specifying/designing processing, packaging and utility systems
- Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis
- Provide construction management and start-up management
- Incorporate personnel safety, food safety and regulatory requirements into all solutions
- Maintain an up-to-date awareness of Federal, State, and Local engineering codes and regulations
- Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
- Travel 75% + to manage/support the successful completion of division capital projects
- Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
- Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation