Whey Technical Lead

What you will do

The Whey Technical Lead is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the whey department at the Tillamook plant for efficient operations.

• Assists in managing the department, including GMPs, SOP’s, safety, sanitation, and operation of equipment.
• Troubleshoots and solves problems with processing equipment.
• Issues orders and communicates production goals to the crew with daily KPI in shift huddles.
• Reviews daily production data and maintains priority balance; organizes and prepares efficiency summaries KPI.
• Safeguards production equipment by ensuring proper techniques are used for sanitation.
• Reports all exceptions to product or ingredient quality as appropriate based on the seriousness/urgency of the situation.
• Works with operators to troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems and other production issues.
• Implements plans to correct any problems that are identified, determines where and why the problem occurred, and oversees specific corrective action.
• Maintains compliance with USDA, OSDA, FDA, and other regulatory product safety requirements.
• Establishes manufacturing quality control point testing and measures.
• Ensures Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are known, followed and up to date.
• Champions department’s World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives.
• Addresses production issues in a timely and consistent manner.
• Provides coaching and mentoring to enhance individual and team performance.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with maintenance, sanitation, and QA departments.
• Ensures compliance with USDA, OSDA, FDA, and other regulatory product safety requirements.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public.
• Communicates effectively.
• Acts as a team player and is able to interact with staff at all levels of the company.
• Works under pressure, meets deadlines, and is flexible in working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrates excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Leads by example with daily hands-on approach.
• Assists with operation of processing equipment, valve maintenance, membrane, and baghouse replacements.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• A high school diploma or GED required.
• A bachelor’s degree is a plus or a combination of experience and education.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience managing a manufacturing operation including powder drying with leadership experience.
• Weekend and off-shift work is required.
• Duties may include repetitive motion of hands and lifting up to 45 pounds.

Industry leading benefit and reward programs

We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: www.tillamook.com/careers.