Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on3979, Wolff Street, Highlands Garden Village, Denver, Colorado, 80212, 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 exists to drive the company's "Customer 1st" strategy by ensuring the highest standards of Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR) in 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 and presenting both current and emerging technologies to the team.
The role requires a proactive approach to innovation, including preparing conceptual process and packaging designs to enhance the existing or new aseptic product portfolio. You will conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses, while staying ahead of industry trends by participating in tradeshows and technical conferences. A critical aspect of the job is ensuring that all solutions incorporate personnel safety, food safety, and regulatory requirements, maintaining an up-to-date awareness of Federal, State, and Local engineering codes. You will also support the development and improvement of SQF Systems, ensuring accountability to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
Work Environment & Culture
This role demands a commitment to producing safe, quality foods that meet all regulatory and company requirements. You will work in an environment where you must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The position involves independent travel as needed and requires the ability to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Kroger is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion where every team member feels respected and valued.
Work location
Work model: On-site
3979, Wolff Street, Highlands Garden Village, Denver, Colorado, 80212, United States
Denver, Colorado
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleManage multiple projects by establishing manpower, budgets, scheduling, equipment, and materials
- check_circlePrepare conceptual process and packaging designs to enhance the aseptic product portfolio
- check_circleEvaluate and present appropriate current and new equipment and technology for aseptic processing
- check_circleParticipate in industry tradeshows to identify new technologies applicable to aseptic processing
- 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 viscous concentrates
- check_circleConduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis for proposed engineering solutions
- check_circleOptimize, troubleshoot, and maintain existing aseptic manufacturing lines to improve quality and safety
Requirements
- verifiedBachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or a 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 plans that met predefined project goals
- verifiedRelevant technical expertise and application knowledge of aseptic processing and packaging
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
In this Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer at Kroger role, you will manage multiple projects by establishing manpower, budgets, scheduling, equipment, and materials; prepare conceptual process and packaging designs to enhance the aseptic product portfolio; evaluate and present appropriate current and new equipment and technology for aseptic processing; and participate in industry tradeshows to identify new technologies applicable to aseptic processing.
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 a 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 plans that met predefined project goals; and Relevant technical expertise and application 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 3979, Wolff Street, Highlands Garden Village, Denver, Colorado, 80212, 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.