Job Description:

Dairy Manufacturing Aseptic Process Engineer***Previous experience in food manufacturing with Aseptic process highly preferred***Description Provide technical expertise and process guidance in the area of aseptic liquid processing and packaging for all food manufacturing plants. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.ResponsibilitiesFunction as a contributor in the development of Kroger Manufacturing s aseptic product strategyCreate detailed engineering and design plans for aseptic food products ranging from dairy products, juices, blended products, viscous concentrates and pastesOptimize, troubleshoot and maintain existing aseptic manufacturing lines to improve quality, productivity and safetyPrepare conceptual process and packaging designs which can enhance existing or new aseptic product portfolioManage multiple assigned projects establishing manpower, budgets, scheduling, equipment, and materialsEvaluate and present appropriate current and new equipment and technologyPrepare process analysis of existing processing technologies and systemsConduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysisParticipate in industry tradeshows and technical conferences to identify new technologies and innovations in aseptic processing and packaging applicable to the Kroger CompanyIncorporate personnel safety, food safety and regulatory requirements into all solutionsMaintain an up-to-date awareness of Federal, State, and Local engineering codes and regulationsFollow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirementsSupport the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF SystemsAccountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality PrinciplesMust be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodationMust be able to work around ingredients andor finished products known to contain food allergensMinimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Chemical Engineering or a related field3+ years of Aseptic dairy process experience6+ years of progressive engineering experience in foodbeverage manufacturing and dairy processingStrong oralwritten communication skillsDemonstrated interpersonal skills with strong grasp of engineering disciplines, plant operations and constructionAbility to travel significantly (75%)Proficient in Microsoft office; adept at project scheduling and spreadsheetExperience formulating and executing plans that when complete, met pre-defined project goalsRelevant technical expertise and application knowledge of aseptic processing and packagingDesired ExperienceExperience in the food manufacturing industry with a strong preference for dairy or beverageCapital project management >$1MMCapital project management experienceKnowledge of other liquid food and beverage processing technologies including extended shelf-life (ESL), ultra clean and hot fill a plusProven experience in food safety, hygienic design, aseptic, beverage, dairy and juice design standards