MFG ASEPTIC PROCESS ENGINEER

• Function as a contributor in the development of Kroger Manufacturing's aseptic product strategy
• Create detailed engineering and design plans for aseptic food products ranging from dairy products, juices, blended products, viscous concentrates and pastes
• Optimize, troubleshoot and maintain existing aseptic manufacturing lines to improve quality, productivity and safety
• Prepare conceptual process and packaging designs which can enhance existing or new aseptic product portfolio
• Manage multiple assigned projects establishing 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 in aseptic processing and packaging applicable to the Kroger Company
• Incorporate personnel safety, food safety and regulatory requirements into all solutions
• Maintain an up-to-date awareness of Federal, State, and Local engineering codes and regulations
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF Systems
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Travel independently up to 10% as needed
• Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree in 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
• Proficient in Microsoft office; adept at project scheduling and spreadsheet 
• Experience formulating and executing plans that when complete, met pre-defined project goals
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with strong grasp of engineering disciplines, plant operations and construction
• Relevant technical expertise and application knowledge of aseptic processing and packaging

Desired
 

• Experience in the food manufacturing industry with a strong preference for dairy or beverage
• Capital project management >$1MM (pay level - 10)
• 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
• Experience with Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) principles and practices