Supervisor - Whey plant - Relief shift

At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, we'll provide the tools and support you need to succeed.

Lactalis is the world leader in dairy-a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Every day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day.

In the US, we offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with sour cream and a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

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

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us make an impact.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Whey plant Supervisor in Buffalo, New York.

Summary: Ensure the Whey Plant is operating properly and oversee control of all incoming and outgoing products.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1.Assists and manages the enhancement of both the technical and financial performance of the department under the direction of the manager.

2.Must be able to 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 personal.

3.Responsible for the enforcement of all safety rules, GMP's, company policies and quality programs to ensure safe quality food.

4.Troubleshoots and resolves operational/mechanical problems in a timely basis to ensure an efficient, smooth flow of product.

5.Perform preventative maintenance inspections on a daily, weekly, monthly schedule to identify problems before they occur.

6.Follow proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures for each process and product line.

7.Performs pre-shift and/or start up inspection to determine the condition of each process.

8.Continuously monitors each process and makes necessary adjustments for a smooth continuous flow.

9.Operates lift truck as appropriate.

10.Maintains an open line of communication with operators, baggers, truck drivers, and contacts in other departments.

11.Completes scheduling and maintains proper levels of manpower making adjustments when necessary.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

Experience

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education and/or Experience:

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

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.