Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onEast 80th Avenue, Adams County, Colorado, 80022, United States
About the Role
This position serves as a central 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 function as a key contributor to the development of Kroger Manufacturing's aseptic product strategy, bridging the gap between engineering design and plant execution. The day-to-day involves creating detailed engineering plans for a diverse range of products, including dairy, juices, blended products, and viscous concentrates. You will lead projects that optimize existing manufacturing lines, troubleshoot complex issues, and evaluate new technologies to enhance productivity and safety.
Beyond technical execution, this role requires strong leadership that embodies 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 regulations into every solution, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local codes while 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 a strong grasp of engineering disciplines, plant operations, and construction while maintaining the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work location
Work model: On-site
East 80th Avenue, Adams County, Colorado, 80022, United States
Colorado
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOptimize and troubleshoot existing aseptic manufacturing lines to improve quality and safety
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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; 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
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.