Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on2935, North Leyden Street, North Park Hill, Denver, Colorado, 80207, United States
About the Role
This position serves as a critical technical expert and process guide for aseptic liquid processing and packaging across all Kroger Manufacturing food plants. The role exists to drive the company's "Customer 1st" strategy by ensuring the highest standards of Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR) while maintaining operational efficiency.
You will function as a strategic contributor to the development of Kroger Manufacturing's aseptic product strategy, creating detailed engineering and design plans for a diverse portfolio ranging from dairy and juices to viscous concentrates and pastes. The day-to-day involves optimizing and troubleshooting existing manufacturing lines, managing complex projects with defined budgets and schedules, and evaluating new technologies to enhance the product portfolio.
Leadership in this role requires embodying the 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles and demonstrating core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. You will be accountable for incorporating personnel and food safety requirements into all solutions while maintaining up-to-date awareness of federal, state, and local engineering codes.
Culture & Values
Kroger Manufacturing is committed to producing safe, quality foods that meet rigorous regulatory and company requirements. We foster an environment where diversity and inclusion are central to our operations, and where safety is the foundation of every decision. Team members are expected to uphold these values while supporting the ongoing improvement of SQF Systems.
Application & Interview Process
Candidates must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The role requires independent travel as needed and the ability to work around ingredients and finished products known to contain food allergens. Qualified applicants will be invited to discuss their experience in aseptic dairy processing and their approach to capital project management in the food and beverage industry.
Work location
Work model: On-site
2935, North Leyden Street, North Park Hill, Denver, Colorado, 80207, United States
Denver, Colorado
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOptimize and troubleshoot existing aseptic manufacturing lines to improve quality and safety
- check_circlePrepare conceptual process and packaging designs to enhance the aseptic product portfolio
- check_circleEvaluate and present current and new equipment and technology for aseptic processing
- check_circleParticipate in industry tradeshows to identify new technologies in aseptic processing and packaging
- check_circleIncorporate personnel safety, food safety, and regulatory requirements into all engineering solutions
- check_circleDesign detailed engineering plans for aseptic food products including dairy, juices, and concentrates
- check_circleManage multiple projects by establishing manpower, budgets, scheduling, and resource allocation
- check_circleConduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed engineering solutions
- check_circleSupport the development and improvement of SQF Systems to ensure food safety compliance
Requirements
- verifiedBachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
- verified3+ years of Aseptic dairy process experience
- verified6+ years of progressive engineering experience in food/beverage manufacturing and dairy processing
- verifiedProficient in Microsoft Office
- verifiedExperience formulating and executing project plans
- verifiedKnowledge of aseptic processing and packaging
- verifiedFood safety and hygienic design standards knowledge
Nice to Have
Experience in the food manufacturing industry with a strong preference for dairy or beverage. Capital project management experience greater than $1MM. Knowledge of other liquid food and beverage processing technologies including extended shelflife (ESL), ultra clean, and hot fill. Proven experience in food safety, hygienic design, aseptic, beverage, dairy, and juice design standards.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Aseptic Liquid Processing, Aseptic Packaging, Aseptic Dairy Process, Food/beverage Manufacturing, Dairy Processing, Microsoft Office, Project Scheduling, Spreadsheet, Capital Project Management, Extended Shelflife.
Education: Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
Frequently asked questions about Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer at Kroger
What does a Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer at Kroger do?expand_more
A Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer at Kroger is responsible for the following: Optimize and troubleshoot existing aseptic manufacturing lines to improve quality and safety; Prepare conceptual process and packaging designs to enhance the aseptic product portfolio; Evaluate and present current and new equipment and technology for aseptic processing; and Participate in industry tradeshows to identify new technologies in aseptic processing and packaging.
What are the requirements for this Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer role?expand_more
Kroger is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field; 3+ years of Aseptic dairy process experience; 6+ years of progressive engineering experience in food/beverage manufacturing and dairy processing; Proficient in Microsoft Office; Experience formulating and executing project plans; and Knowledge of aseptic processing and packaging.
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Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer at Kroger is based in 2935, North Leyden Street, North Park Hill, Denver, Colorado, 80207, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Kroger has listed this Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer role as on-site.
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Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer at Kroger typically requires 6+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer at Kroger include Aseptic Liquid Processing; Aseptic Packaging; Aseptic Dairy Process; Food/beverage Manufacturing; Dairy Processing; Microsoft Office; Project Scheduling; and Spreadsheet.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
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Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer at Kroger is part of the scientific & qa job category on Recrutus.