Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on5105, North Chandler Way, Montbello, Denver, Colorado, 80239, United States
This position serves as a technical expert and process guide for aseptic liquid processing and packaging across all Kroger Manufacturing food plants. The role is designed to maintain and elevate plant performance by integrating Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR) with the "Customer 1st" strategy. You will function as a key contributor to the development of the company's aseptic product strategy, creating detailed engineering 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 to enhance productivity and safety while managing complex projects that require precise manpower, budget, and scheduling oversight. You will evaluate new technologies, conduct feasibility studies, and ensure all solutions strictly adhere to personnel safety, food safety, and regulatory requirements. This role demands a deep commitment to the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, while embodying the 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles.
Kroger Manufacturing prioritizes a culture where safety and quality are non-negotiable. As part of this team, you will be accountable to the Food Safety and Quality Principles and play a vital role in the development and improvement of SQF Systems. The environment requires the ability to work around ingredients and finished products containing food allergens and to travel independently as needed to support various plant locations.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field, along with significant progressive engineering experience in food, beverage, and dairy processing. Those with a strong preference for dairy or beverage manufacturing and experience in capital project management are highly encouraged to apply. Please note that all essential job functions can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work model: On-site
5105, North Chandler Way, Montbello, Denver, Colorado, 80239, United States
Denver, Colorado
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.
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.