Agropur · 22 hours ago
Cheese Technical Manager
Hull, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expAgropur is one of the world’s largest dairy producers, and they are seeking a Cheese Technical Manager to oversee cheese making processes and ensure product quality. The role involves managing production efficiencies, mentoring staff, and collaborating with various departments to meet customer expectations and implement improvements.
Industrial
Responsibilities
Assist with plant designs, production line layouts and process equipment selections
Manage recipes and make updates to maximize both yield and quality/performance of all products produced
Fully support and effectively communicate changes in processes, recipe, operation, quality issues and concerns, as well as trials to the department--Plant Manager, Production Manager, Supervisors and R & D
Mentor and train future Master Cheese Makers, licensed Cheese Makers, and Operators
Working under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Cheese Technical Manager will manage an efficient cheese process to lead the production and quality teams to meet or exceed yields and quality goals of our customers
Develop and maintain procedures for the cheese make, operation, and training of supervisors and employees in the cheese plant
Manage the starter programs for the cheese processes
Work with the Quality Control department to make determinations on disposition of product based on product and customer specifications
Lead and motivate people toward continuous improvement in the cheese department
Support the cheese department at all departmental levels to optimize quality, efficiency and food safety
May work with ERP system for product disposition and formulation updates/changes for the plant
Work in tandem with product develop and cheese sales on new product formulations as required to develop new sales
Follow through with the Chemical Suppliers Service report by making the necessary changes to maintain the sanitation of equipment along with the plant personnel
Analyze production data to ensure adherence to critical cheese making KPI’s
Help to initiate, support and manage all cheese making continuous improvement initiatives
Manage execution of contest cheese planning, preparation and submittal
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemistry or related experience required
Minimum five (5) years of experience in the cheese making process required
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Supervisory experience
Master Cheese Makers Certification preferred in Wisconsin plants
HTST Certificate
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
401(k) with 7% company contributions
3 weeks Paid Time Off
Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
Paid parental leave
Advancement Opportunities
Company
Agropur
Agropur cooperative is a Canadian dairy industry leader.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$770MKey Investors
La Caisse
2015-12-17Series Unknown· $300M
2014-12-18Series Unknown· $470M
Leadership Team
Brad Cashaw
Chief Operating Officer
Alex Nicholson
Buisness Partner - Process Transformation
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