Kroger · 2 days ago
Aseptic Process Engineer
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Responsibilities
Function as a contributor in the development of Kroger Manufacturing's aseptic product strategy
Create detailed engineering and design plans for aseptic food products
Optimize, troubleshoot, and maintain existing aseptic manufacturing lines
Prepare conceptual process and packaging designs to enhance the aseptic product portfolio
Manage multiple assigned projects including manpower, budgets, scheduling, equipment, and materials
Evaluate and present appropriate current and new equipment and technology
Prepare process analysis of existing processing technologies and systems
Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis
Participate in industry tradeshows and technical conferences to identify new technologies and innovations
Incorporate personnel safety, food safety, and regulatory requirements into solutions
Maintain awareness of engineering codes and regulations
Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods
Support the development and maintenance of SQF Systems
Accountable to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
Perform essential job functions with or without accommodation
Work around ingredients known to contain food allergens
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's Degree Chemical Engineering or a related field
3+ years of Aseptic dairy process experience
6+ years of progressive engineering experience in food/beverage manufacturing and dairy processing
Strong oral/written communication skills
Demonstrated interpersonal skills with strong grasp of engineering disciplines, plant operations and construction
Ability to travel significantly (75%)
Proficient in Microsoft office; adept at project scheduling and spreadsheet
Experience formulating and executing plans that when complete, met pre-defined project goals
Relevant technical expertise and application knowledge of aseptic processing and packaging
Preferred
Experience in the food manufacturing industry with a strong preference for dairy or beverage
Capital project management >$1MM
Capital project management experience
Knowledge of other liquid food and beverage processing technologies including extended shelf-life (ESL), ultra clean and hot fill a plus
Proven experience in food safety, hygienic design, aseptic, beverage, dairy and juice design standards
Company
Kroger
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Funding
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Late StageRecent News
2024-06-05
Columbus Business First
2024-06-04
2024-06-04
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