Mfg Engineering Manager

Lead the development, planning, organization, direction and implementation of the strategic capital plan for assigned plants. Provide strategic direction and training to plant engineers and teams for project development and implementation. Provide guidance to plant teams for maintenance of assets and processes and leadership for sustainability and utilities usage reduction. 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 companys core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

• Leverage engineering expertise to design and implement manufacturing food processing systems
• Leverage engineering expertise to help plants establish and refine effective workforce scheduling techniques, as well as preventive maintenance, employee training, efficiency improvement and regulatory compliance programs
• Aid in evaluating new business and line extension opportunities to support outside sales efforts
• Work with the Regulatory Compliance team to provide the direction necessary to ensure safe systems operation in compliance with all state and federal regulations
• Travel frequently to manufacturing locations and vendors to support day-to-day operations and assist in the development and implementation of new facility planning, expansion and construction
  
  Oversee feasibility and engineering studies conducted in-house and by outside architects and engineers
• Develop clear specifications and guidelines for equipment purchases and working agreements with outside architects, engineers, construction managers and contractors
• 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
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Desired Previous Job

Experience:

• Project Management certification
• Capital project management >$5MM
• 5+ years mechanical systems experience (power plant, steam, boiler, refrigeration)
• 15+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience
• Division capital plan management, reconciliation of spending to budget, and interaction with capital management
• Leadership of mechanical systems and sustainability
• Leadership of Maintenance Excellence team
• Leadership/tracking of Engineering department budget
• Oversight of engineering internship or career training programs
• Capital project/program management >$25MM

Minimum Position/Education

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in food manufacturing
• Ability to make major decisions with limited information
• Technical expertise with Kroger manufactured products, ammonia refrigeration systems, compressed air system, steam systems, HVAC, building standards and codes, construction methods, sanitary design, controls and automation network infrastructure

• Job Identification 244853
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 10/26/2026, 02:15 PM
• Locations 1015 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, 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.
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