Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on3131, South Vaughn Way, Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, 80014, 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) in our aseptic operations. You will embody the 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles while upholding core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
In this capacity, you will function as a key contributor to the development of Kroger Manufacturing's aseptic product strategy. Your day-to-day involves creating detailed engineering and design plans for a diverse range of products, including dairy, juices, blended products, viscous concentrates, and pastes. You will be responsible for optimizing, troubleshooting, and maintaining existing aseptic manufacturing lines to enhance quality, productivity, and safety. Additionally, you will manage multiple projects, overseeing manpower, budgets, scheduling, equipment, and materials while evaluating new technologies and conducting feasibility studies.
The role requires a deep commitment to food safety and regulatory compliance. You will incorporate personnel safety, food safety, and regulatory requirements into all solutions, ensuring adherence to Federal, State, and Local engineering codes. You will also support the development and improvement of SQF Systems and remain accountable to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles. Success in this role involves traveling independently as needed and working safely around ingredients and finished products known to contain food allergens.
Work location
Work model: On-site
3131, South Vaughn Way, Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, 80014, United States
Aurora, 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
To qualify for the Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer at Kroger position, applicants should have: 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.
Where is the Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer role at Kroger located?expand_more
Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer at Kroger is based in 3131, South Vaughn Way, Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, 80014, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
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.