MFG ASEPTIC PROCESS ENGINEER
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on630, Evans Street, Newark, Licking County, Ohio, 43055, 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 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 new technologies and equipment to the team.
The role requires a proactive approach to innovation, including conducting feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and participating in industry tradeshows to identify emerging technologies in aseptic processing and packaging. You will ensure that all solutions incorporate personnel safety, food safety, and regulatory requirements, maintaining an up-to-date awareness of Federal, State, and Local engineering codes. A significant part of your mission is supporting the development and ongoing improvement of SQF Systems while ensuring accountability to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
Application & Interview Process
Candidates must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The role requires independent travel as needed and the ability to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens. Please ensure your application highlights your experience in aseptic dairy processing and your ability to lead complex engineering projects within the food and beverage industry.
Work location
Work model: On-site
630, Evans Street, Newark, Licking County, Ohio, 43055, United States
Newark, Ohio
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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 MFG ASEPTIC PROCESS ENGINEER at Kroger
What does a MFG ASEPTIC PROCESS ENGINEER at Kroger do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the MFG ASEPTIC PROCESS ENGINEER at Kroger 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 applicable to aseptic processing.
What are the requirements for this MFG ASEPTIC PROCESS ENGINEER role?expand_more
To qualify for the MFG ASEPTIC 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.
Where is the MFG ASEPTIC PROCESS ENGINEER role at Kroger located?expand_more
MFG ASEPTIC PROCESS ENGINEER at Kroger is based in 630, Evans Street, Newark, Licking County, Ohio, 43055, United States. This is a on-site role.