Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Dairy Process Engineer

Albertsons Companies, Inc.$75K — $95K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering or related field
  • 5+ years experience in dairy or refrigerated food manufacturing
  • Hands-on experience with key dairy processes like pasteurization and packaging
  • Exposure to industrial control systems (PLC/SCADA) and process data extraction
  • Familiarity with dairy industry regulations (FDA/PMO, HACCP)
  • Experience in production line optimization in regulated environments
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving

Responsibilities

  • Support manufacturing line optimization and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Evaluate current operations to identify performance gaps
  • Establish process standards and documentation for assigned areas
  • Influence capital and automation decisions through technical expertise
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements
  • Monitor and analyze manufacturing data to drive efficiency
  • Engage directly with plant floor operations for hands-on problem-solving

Benefits

  • Competitive wages paid weekly
  • Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday
  • Associate discounts on products and services
  • Comprehensive health and financial benefits (Medical, Dental, 401k)
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • Strong emphasis on training and career development
  • Inclusive work environment that values diversity
Full Job Description
Job Description

What you will be doing

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 hands-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.

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related discipline
  • 5 plus years of experience in dairy or refrigerated food manufacturing environments, supporting fluid milk, cultured products, cheese, ice cream, or related dairy processes
  • Hands 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 limits
  • Experience extracting and working with manufacturing/process data from systems such as FactoryTalk, Ignition, or similar; basic SQL or data-extraction skills preferred
  • Familiarity with dairy regulatory and quality frameworks, including FDA/PMO requirements, HACCP, and internal quality standards
  • Demonstrated experience optimizing production lines in a regulated or quality-driven manufacturing environment
  • Strong 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 improvements
  • Proven ability to translate analytical findings into practical, operator-ready solutions
  • Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing organizations or standardized production platforms
  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing or similar improvement frameworks
  • Proficiency with statistical analysis tools (advanced Excel and/or similar) and process mapping software
  • Exposure to change management and operator training during process rollouts


We believe the successful candidate has these skills and competencies:
  • Manufacturing process optimization and continuous improvement
  • Process 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 analysis
  • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
  • Clear technical communication with both engineering and operations audiences
  • Ability to work independently in a delivery-focused role


Working Conditions / Contract Details:
  • Contract Type: Full time
  • Work Location: TBD
  • Schedule: Flexible, project-based schedule aligned to operational priorities
  • Travel: Regular travel required (frequency will vary based on business needs)


We also provide a variety of benefits including:
  • Competitive wages paid weekly

• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
  • Associate discounts
  • Health 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 Benefits
  • Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
  • An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve


A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.

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Disclaimer

The 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.

About Albertsons Companies, Inc.

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Join the vibrant team at Albertsons Companies, Inc., a leading name in the retail industry, where job opportunities abound and career growth is not just a possibility but a promise. As one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive culture that thrives on diversity, innovation, and leadership.

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