Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on4022, South Quebec Street, Denver, Colorado, 80237, 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 optimizing the performance of aseptic manufacturing lines.
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 managing complex projects from conceptual design through implementation, balancing manpower, budgets, and scheduling while evaluating new technologies and equipment.
Leadership in this role means embodying Kroger's 7 High Performance Work System principles and core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. You will be accountable for incorporating personnel and food safety requirements into every solution, maintaining awareness of federal and local engineering codes, and supporting the continuous improvement of SQF Systems.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for this role will be expected to travel independently as needed and work within environments containing food allergens. The selection process focuses on identifying individuals who can demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a deep grasp of engineering disciplines, and the ability to execute plans that meet predefined project goals.
Work location
Work model: On-site
4022, South Quebec Street, Denver, Colorado, 80237, 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_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_circleConduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for new processing technologies
- check_circleManage multiple projects by establishing manpower, budgets, scheduling, and resource allocation
- check_circleSupport the development and improvement of SQF systems to ensure food safety compliance
- check_circleEvaluate and present current and new equipment and technology options to stakeholders
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
In this Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer at Kroger role, you 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; incorporate personnel safety, food safety, and regulatory requirements into all engineering solutions; and design detailed engineering plans for aseptic food products including dairy, juices, and concentrates.
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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 4022, South Quebec Street, Denver, Colorado, 80237, 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.