Dairy Process Engineer

Why choose us?Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.ACI is seeking an experienced Dairy Process Engineer to support manufacturing line optimization, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives across its operations. This is a corporate position that will work directly with plant leadership, operations, and engineering teams to improve throughput, reduce variability, and establish scalable, best practice process standards.The Dairy Process Engineer will take a hand on, data driven approach to evaluating current state operations, identifying performance gaps, and supporting the design and execution of practical improvements. The role will report to the Director of Corporate Engineering. This is a full-time role, intended to accelerate near term operational results while building sustainable process capabilities within ACI. The position requires regular travel to ACI sites as business needs dictate.This role owns process standards and standard work for assigned process areas and is expected to influence capital, automation/controls, and operating strategy decisions through technical leadership and change management.Main responsibilities:Assess existing manufacturing lines and process flows to identify constraints, inefficiencies, and sources of variability (including CIP, changeovers, and transition losses)Lead and support process optimization initiatives focused on throughput improvement, yield enhancement, and cycle‑time reductionDevelop, document, and standardize best‑practice operating procedures, process parameters, and control strategiesSupport process definition and requirements for capital projects, including scope development and user requirementsParticipate in equipment selection, commissioning/FAT support where applicable, and startup optimization for new or modified linesCollaborate with plant engineering managers on line modifications and process/controls changes to improve performance and reliabilityPartner with controls/automation resources to define recipes, process control limits, and data collection needs; leverage PLC/SCADA and historian tools to extract and analyze process dataOptimize CIP circuits, recovery, and sanitation effectiveness; ensure process improvements maintain or improve food safety and sanitation performanceEnsure process changes comply with safety standards and safe-work practices; participate in risk assessments where applicable and champion safe implementation of process changesPartner with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to implement process improvements with minimal disruption to productionSupport line balancing, capacity analysis, and performance benchmarking across sites or production areasApply continuous improvement methodologies to drive measurable operational gainsAnalyze production and performance data to track results, identify trends, and inform decision‑makingAssist in root‑cause analysis for chronic process issues, quality defects, or reliability challengesSupport operator training and change management associated with new or updated process standardsContribute to the development of scalable process templates and playbooks deployable across ACI operationsWe are looking for candidates who possess the following:Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related discipline5 plus years of experience in dairy or refrigerated food manufacturing environments, supporting fluid milk, cultured products, cheese, ice cream, or related dairy processesHands on experience with dairy unit operations, including pasteurization (HTST/UHT), homogenization, separation/standardization, fermentation, freezing, and packaging Exposure to industrial controls and automation in dairy processing environments (e.g., PLC/SCADA systems such as Rockwell, Siemens, Wonderware) and recipe management / process control limitsExperience extracting and working with manufacturing/process data from systems such asFactoryTalk, Ignition, or similar; basic SQL or data-extraction skills preferredFamiliarity with dairy regulatory and quality frameworks, including FDA/PMO requirements, HACCP, and internal quality standardsDemonstrated experience optimizing production lines in a regulated or quality‑driven manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of dairy mass balance, yield drivers, and loss points (e.g., cream losses, trim, rework, CIP interface losses) Experience working directly on the plant floor to diagnose issues and implement improvementsProven ability to translate analytical findings into practical, operator‑ready solutionsExperience supporting multi‑site manufacturing organizations or standardized production platformsFamiliarity with Lean manufacturing or similar improvement frameworksProficiency with statistical analysis tools (advanced Excel and/or similar) and process mapping softwareExposure to change management and operator training during process rolloutsWe believe the successful candidate has these skills and competencies:Manufacturing process optimization and continuous improvementProcess standardization and documentation (SOPs, standard work, control plans)Data analysis and performance monitoring (KPIs, throughput, yield, downtime)Manufacturing controls/automation collaboration (recipes, process control limits) and data extraction (historian/SCADA; basic SQL)Structured problem solving and root‑cause analysisCross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder engagementClear technical communication with both engineering and operations audiencesAbility to work independently in a delivery‑focused roleWe also provide a variety of benefits including:Competitive wages paid weeklyAccess to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with StreamAssociate discountsHealth and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI BenefitsLeaders invested in your training, career growth and developmentAn inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve#LI-SAIZOur Values – Click below to view video: ACI ValuesA copy of the full job description can be made available to you. Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.Bring your flavorBuilding the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThis Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io(option #4).Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-24