MFG PROJECT ENGINEER

Kroger - Cincinnati, OH

Part-time - Mid Level

Cincinnati, OH

1,001-5,000 employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

This position provides technical and professional leadership in project management, engineering, and maintenance across all food manufacturing plants. The role focuses on ensuring safety, quality, and reliability while embodying the company's core values and high-performance work system principles. The leader will oversee capital projects, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, all while fostering a culture of respect and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum - Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a strong grasp of engineering disciplines, plant operations, and construction.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including spreadsheet and project scheduling.

Nice-to-haves

• Any experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Any proven project management experience of multiple projects.
• Any experience consistently achieving project deliverables for capital projects.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.