Supervisor - Whey plant - 2nd shift

About the role

At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees opportunities to grow. Whether you’re starting fresh or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed!

Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including Galbani®, Président®, Kraft® Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond®, Parmalat®, Siggi’s®, and Stonyfield Organic® in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe.

We live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity—and we’re building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Whey Plant is operating properly and oversee control of all incoming and outgoing products.
• Assists and manages the enhancement of both the technical and financial performance of the department under the direction of the manager.
• Manage the whey plant operation including overseeing and controlling all incoming and outgoing products, the proper operation and maintenance of all equipment, production output, sanitation, product specifications, quality and managing of all personnel.
• Responsible for the enforcement of all safety rules, GMP's, company policies and quality programs to ensure safe quality food.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational/mechanical problems in a timely basis to ensure an efficient, smooth flow of product.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections on a daily, weekly, monthly schedule to identify problems before they occur.
• Follow proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures for each process and product line.
• Perform pre-shift and/or start up inspection to determine the condition of each process.
• Continuously monitor each process and make necessary adjustments for a smooth continuous flow.
• Operate lift truck as appropriate.
• Maintain an open line of communication with operators, baggers, truck drivers, and contacts in other departments.
• Complete scheduling and maintain proper levels of manpower making adjustments when necessary.

Requirements

• Background in fluid flow, metering of liquids and silo rotation is preferred.
• Strong computer skills as well as strong communication abilities both written and verbal required.
• Mechanical background will help the candidate be successful.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science/Chemistry or dairy or other related experience preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options.
• Significant support for insurance costs.
• Generous contributions to retirement plans.
• Paid Time Off from day one.
• Professional growth through training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement.