Lactalis American Group · 1 month ago
Processing Supervisor
Brattleboro, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$62K/yr - $72K/yr
2+ years expLactalis American Group is a family-owned company and the world leader in dairy, committed to providing meaningful opportunities for its employees. The Processing Supervisor will maximize productivity by managing processing employees, ensuring compliance with safety and quality protocols, and driving operational excellence through effective collaboration and continuous improvement processes.
DairyFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Provide direction, leadership, and development for direct reports, including training, coaching, performance management, and handling employee relations issues
Implement and enforce all safety programs and safe work practices, actively participating in plant safety initiatives
Maintain all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and all regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with workplace and government-mandated standards (FDA, FSSC22000, OSHA, etc.)
Coordinate production run times, manage raw material flow (milk and by-products), and schedule weekly work to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime in the filler areas
Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Planning, and across all shifts (including weekends) to meet production goals and coordinate schedule progress and changes
Monitor milk supply and orders and coordinate raw material inventory across all shifts and departments
Manage all sanitation programs, ensure compliance within the facility, and oversee the execution of periodic cleaning for all production equipment
Monitor the flow and discharge of wastewater and ensure that all preventative maintenance (PMs) for processing machinery are completed on schedule
Execute quality assurance programs to prevent or eliminate defects in new or existing products
Review and approval of time records of all staff assigned (if applicable). Will be required to explain variances in hours worked, productivity and any other function responsible for
Qualification
Required
A High School Diploma is required
2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, and/or delegating work to others in a manufacturing facility is required
Ability to manage people in daily work by identifying potential, recruiting, setting concrete and ambitious goals, delegating missions, and motivating and developing a cohesive team in a changing environment
Capability to clearly transmit and receive information and communicate effectively with others by considering their points of view. Includes using tact and diplomacy and the ability to convey ideas (adjusting style, tone, and level of details), both orally and in writing, to engage all stakeholders
Manage team resources, achieve production targets, and meet operational needs
Ability to implement Good Manufacturing Practices by defining written Work Instructions, Best Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures in compliance with Health regulations to ensure effective Manufacturing techniques, Product Safety, and Product Quality
Ability to inspire the organization or team to achieve a target and expend energy toward a goal or reward
Ability to determine priorities and allocate time and resources effectively and rigorously to ensure the accomplishment of specific objectives
Ability to provide a holistic and systematic perspective on strategic issues, leveraging them to articulate and give a clear vision of the future
Ability to meet all production requirements regarding ordering of material, raw ingredients, and packaging, taking into account minimum stock levels, lead times, and budget. Ability to report on material levels and usage and analyze daily cycle counts to control the manufacturing process and minimize waste
Knowledge of milk components, their interaction, and evolution during processes. Capacity to link dairy characteristics (chemistry, % fat, pH, etc.) with packaging constraints (stress cracking, migration, etc.)
Preferred
An Associate's Degree is preferred
Majors in Business, Food Science, Engineering, or related fields are preferred
Benefits
Insurance costs significantly
Contribute generously to retirement plans
Paid Time Off from day one
Training and development opportunities
Education Reimbursement
Company
Lactalis American Group
Lactalis American Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces and supplies cheese in North America.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jean-Luc BRUANDET
President & CEO Lactalis American Group
Tim D.
Chief Financial Officer
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