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Kroger

Plant Maintenance Manager

La Mirada, CA

Company Name:LaHabra Bakery
Position Type:Employee
FLSA Status:Exempt

Position Summary:
Lead the effective execution of all plant maintenance and assigned projects. 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.
Essential Job Functions:

  • Ensure a safe, efficient and effective use of all supervised craft resources
  • Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
  • Ensure compliance to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), National Electrical Code (NEC), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations
  • Direct mechanics in the performance of approved maintenance work including control quality, duration, cost and thoroughness
  • Ensure Preventative Predictive Maintenance (PPM) work orders are assigned and audit work completed
  • Review pre-planned job packages for accuracy including the review of labor requirements, materials, parts, methods and priorities.
  • Facilitate improvements to pre-planned job packages with craft resources and maintenance planner/scheduler
  • Identify, arrange and track the skills training and development needs of each team member and ensure assignment of mechanics to specific jobs are relative to individual abilities
  • Ensure that good housekeeping and safe work practices are followed throughout the facility
  • Provide support and leadership in troubleshooting equipment
  • Ensure all labor, parts and work are reported daily through the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • 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
Minimum Position Qualifications/Education:

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  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related degree with relevant experience or 6+ years of technical experience in the food industry dealing with preventative/predictive maintenance process, technical guidance and development of the maintenance work force
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and EPA and OSHA requirements
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Advanced analytical skills
  • Functional knowledge and use of Microsoft Office and CMMS
Desired Previous Job Experience/Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering
  • Experience in continuous improvement activities
  • Experience providing technical guidance and development of maintenance work force
  • Plant maintenance supervisor
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in the food industry dealing with preventative and predictive maintenance, guidance of maintenance work force and utility utilization (pay level-8)


Education Level: Bachelor's Required
Required Travel: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions:West

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Keywords: Maintenance Manager

Jobs at Kroger Manufacturing: Through quality products, strong individual commitments and team spirit, Kroger has been established as a leader in the manufacturing industry. Kroger Manufacturing provides career development programs aligned with aspirations in Engineering, Process Management, Information Systems, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Human Resources, Finance and Procurement. Our work force programs provide technically challenging rotations with cross-functional teams, plants and locations to allow our Associates to learn from some of the brightest minds in the business. Experience and training combined with mentoring and guidance from plant sponsors prepare our Associates with the skills and leadership behaviors needed to achieve a successful career at Kroger.

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names . At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: CA||La Habra|| 850 S. Leslie ||90631 || LaHabra Bakery||None||Management ||Employee|| Exempt || Full-Time|| None

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Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
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Job ID: kroger-642341600
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Pension
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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