Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onElyria Branch Library, East 47th Avenue, Elyria Swansea, Denver, Colorado, 80216, 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 work involves creating detailed engineering and design plans for a diverse range of products, including dairy, juices, blended products, viscous concentrates, and pastes. The day-to-day involves optimizing and troubleshooting existing aseptic manufacturing lines to enhance quality, productivity, and safety, while also preparing conceptual designs to enhance the existing or new aseptic product portfolio.
You will manage multiple assigned projects, overseeing manpower, budgets, scheduling, equipment, and materials. A significant portion of the role is dedicated to evaluating current and new equipment and technologies, conducting feasibility studies, and performing cost-benefit analyses. You will also represent the company at industry tradeshows and technical conferences to identify innovations in aseptic processing and packaging applicable to the Kroger Company.
Safety and compliance are woven into every aspect of this role. You will incorporate personnel safety, food safety, and regulatory requirements into all solutions, maintaining an up-to-date awareness of Federal, State, and Local engineering codes. You will be accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles and support the ongoing improvement of SQF Systems. The role requires the ability to work around ingredients and finished products known to contain food allergens and may involve independent travel as needed.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Elyria Branch Library, East 47th Avenue, Elyria Swansea, Denver, Colorado, 80216, United States
Denver, 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
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 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.