fairlife, LLC · 1 month ago
Processing Manager
Coopersville, Michigan, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expfairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. The Processing Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily/nightly operations of the Coopersville Product Processing Department, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Review daily inventories and the daily production plan with the Material/Scheduling Manager, develop production and efficiency reports, and coordinate schedule demands with staff and product movement personnel
Accountable for third party Food Safety and GMP audits/results as well as internal Quality and Food Safety programs
Review plant quality through the review of microbiology test results, investigation and eradication of high or repeat area or product counts
Review product and equipment specifications to ensure conformance to product specifications are realized
Review all nonconforming product or ingredients with Quality Assurance Manager
Monitor processing department throughout shift and assure employee compliance with GMP’s, sanitation, and safety. Review daily audit reports
Verify that all plant processing equipment is in good working condition and all preventative maintenance is being performed on a scheduled basis by reviewing Preventive Maintenance schedules with the Maintenance Manager
Review all work orders and daily maintenance reports
Manage processing department’s budget within financial guidance
Manage processing teams on different days and schedules
Perform other duties as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Food Science, or Dairy Science preferred, with proven knowledge of process flow and fluid mass balance
5-10 years' experience in Fluid Milk or Value-Added processing required
Working knowledge of PMO
Proven experience working directly with FDA/USDA and/or other Federal/State regulatory agencies
Proven experience working in a 24/7 operation with customers both upstream (Producers) and downstream (Packaging and Supply Chain)
Ability to implement fundamental Lean Principles including 5S
Ability to meet production schedules with shifting priorities
Understanding of basic CIP operations, functionality and chemistry
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the business
Excellent organizational and follow-through skills
Ability to work all shifts including off shifts
Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
Benefits
A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Company
fairlife, LLC
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Doelman
Chief Executive Officer
Eileen Thanner
Chief Operating Officer
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