Process Engineer

*This position has an on-site opening at Kroger's dairy manufacturing facility, Tamarack Farms Dairy in Newark, OHDescription 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 accommodationTravel independently up to 10% as neededMust be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergensQualifications MinimumBachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field3+ years of Aseptic dairy process experience6+ years of progressive engineering experience in food/beverage manufacturing and dairy processingProficient in Microsoft office; adept at project scheduling and spreadsheetExperience formulating and executing plans that when complete, met pre-defined project goalsDemonstrated interpersonal skills with strong grasp of engineering disciplines, plant operations and constructionRelevant technical expertise and application knowledge of aseptic processing and packagingExperience in the food manufacturing industry with a strong preference for dairy or beverageCapital project management >$1MM (pay level - 10)Knowledge 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 standardsExperience with Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) principles and practices#J-18808-Ljbffr