Production Supervisor / Cheese Manufacuring

The Production Supervisor develops the makeroom and packaging teams through training, coaching, and implementing company policies and programs. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and Spanish.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and directs staff on day-to-day work activities
• Ensures staff accurately performs duties, testing of cheese throughout process, basing decisions on lab results
• Communicates with the cheesemaker to ensure vat integrity
• Inspects product for non-conformities and reports any deviations to the Production Manager
• Proactively utilize processes to prevent problems that could affect product quality and safety
• Verifies all documentation for production activity is complete on all necessary forms
• Troubleshoots equipment making adjustments as needed
• Ensures product identity is maintained for tracking purposes
• Conducts root cause analysis and aids in the identification of root cause, corrective actions and preventative actions
• Ensures his team documents production activity on all necessary forms
• Implements verification during start-up, new equipment implementation, and new product introductions to prevent problems resulting from inadequate production procedures
• Carries out follow-up on all production processes to detect and eliminate sources of contamination.

Education/Experience (Preferred):

• Pasteurizer Certified
• Licensed Cheesemaker
• Bachelor’s degree or work experience equivalent
• Computer abilities; Word, Excel, Outlook
• Two years of food industry experience in operations and production
• Two years of supervisory or managerial experience
• Excellent planning, organizational, and project management skills
• Knowledge of OSHA, FDA, USDA, SQF and HACCP.
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Physical Demands

• Occasional lift/carry up to 30 - 60 pounds
• Occasionally required to reach and lift above shoulders
• Occasionally required to push/pull carts; full and empty
• Occasionally reach and lift while bending forward
• Occasionally required to shovel at waist level
• Must be able to stand, climb, walk and use fine motor coordination throughout the entire shift

Availability

• Schedule: 4am - 4pm, 2-2-3
• The Production Supervisor works days/afternoons/evenings, on call and occasional weekends and holidays as workload demands (primarily day hours)
• Weekly work hours may exceed forty, with manager pre-approval
• Regular and dependable attendance is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Supervising: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Wilson, WI 54027 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30