Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onDecatur Street, Sun Valley, Denver, Colorado, 80204, 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 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 optimizing and troubleshooting existing manufacturing lines to enhance productivity and safety, while simultaneously managing complex projects that require precise manpower, budget, and scheduling oversight.
Beyond technical execution, this role embodies the 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles and the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. You will be responsible for evaluating new technologies, conducting feasibility studies, and incorporating personnel and food safety regulations into every solution. Success in this role requires a proactive approach to industry trends, often involving participation in technical conferences to identify innovations that can be applied to the Kroger portfolio.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Decatur Street, Sun Valley, Denver, Colorado, 80204, United States
Denver, Colorado
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleManage multiple assigned projects by establishing manpower, budgets, scheduling, equipment, and materials
- check_circleConduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis for processing technologies and systems
- check_circleParticipate in industry tradeshows and technical conferences to identify new technologies and innovations
- check_circleIncorporate personnel safety, food safety, and regulatory requirements into all engineering solutions
- check_circleSupport the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of SQF Systems
- check_circleMaintain up-to-date awareness of Federal, State, and Local engineering codes and regulations
- check_circleProvide technical expertise and process guidance for aseptic liquid processing and packaging across food manufacturing plants
- check_circleCreate detailed engineering and design plans for aseptic food products including dairy, juices, and viscous concentrates
- check_circlePrepare conceptual process and packaging designs to enhance existing or new aseptic product portfolios
- check_circleEvaluate and present appropriate current and new equipment and technology to the organization
- check_circleOptimize, troubleshoot, and maintain existing aseptic manufacturing lines to improve quality, productivity, and safety
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
A Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer at Kroger is responsible for the following: Manage multiple assigned projects by establishing manpower, budgets, scheduling, equipment, and materials; Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis for processing technologies and systems; Participate in industry tradeshows and technical conferences to identify new technologies and innovations; and Incorporate personnel safety, food safety, and regulatory requirements into all engineering solutions.
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.
Where is the Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer role at Kroger located?expand_more
Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing Process Engineer at Kroger is based in Decatur Street, Sun Valley, Denver, Colorado, 80204, 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.