Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1539, East 84th Place, Adams County, Colorado, 80229, United States
About the Role
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 performance in Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR) while driving 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.
In this capacity, you will lead projects that optimize existing manufacturing lines, troubleshoot complex issues, and prepare conceptual designs to enhance the current product offering. The role requires balancing technical innovation with operational excellence, ensuring that all solutions incorporate personnel safety, food safety, and regulatory compliance. You will be accountable to Kroger Manufacturing's Food Safety and Quality Principles and expected to embody the 7 High Performance Work System principles, demonstrating core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
Work Environment & Culture
Success in this role requires a commitment to producing safe, high-quality foods that meet rigorous regulatory and company standards. You will be expected to maintain an up-to-date awareness of Federal, State, and Local engineering codes and support the ongoing improvement of SQF Systems. The position involves working in environments where ingredients and finished products may contain food allergens, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols. Travel is required as needed to support various plant locations and industry engagements.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for this role will be evaluated on their ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The selection process focuses on identifying individuals with strong interpersonal skills, a deep grasp of engineering disciplines, and the ability to manage capital projects effectively.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1539, East 84th Place, Adams County, Colorado, 80229, United States
Colorado
Key Responsibilities
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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
Day-to-day, the Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer at Kroger will 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 and innovations in aseptic 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.