Assistant Cheese Production Team Leader

Glanbia•Clovis, NM

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates and leads any position within the plant and occasionally directs production activities and personnel for assigned shift. This role is responsible for knowledge of every position in the cheese plant and the ability to run any computer system needed to operate production or CIP in any given area. The Assistant Cheese Production Team Leader ensures that samples are run and determines the best action to bring product into specification, notifying the supervisor if the product is not within required specifications. They maintain product loss sheets for accurate recording of wasted product and are responsible for timely and accurate reports of process loss and inventory records turned in daily to the supervisor. This role also assists in communication between operators and management staff, facilitates training of new team members, and tracks current team member skill achievement. Additionally, they ensure safe operating practices, help in reporting and analyzing work-related injuries, oversee CIP for assigned machinery, and ensure GMPs are followed. Record keeping in accordance with good manufacturing practices and local and state laws is also a key responsibility. The role utilizes GPS processes, drives zero losses, and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables. Employees must comply with occupational safety and health standards and all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance).

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiply projects simultaneously and delegate assignments to others.
Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
Intermediate personal computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.

Responsibilities

Responsible for knowledge of every position in the cheese plant.
Responsible for the ability to run any computer system needed to operate production or CIP in any given area.
Ensures that samples are run and if needed determine best action to bring product into specification. Will notify supervisor if the product is not within required specifications.
Maintains product loss sheets to keep an accurate recording of the product being wasted.
Responsible for timely and accurate reports of process loss and inventory records turned in daily to the supervisor.
Assist in communication between operators and management staff.
Facilitates training of new team members and tracks current team member skill achievement.
Ensures safe operating practices and helps in reporting and analyzing work related injuries.
Oversees CIP for assigned machinery & ensures that GMPs are followed.
Keep record in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws.
Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates. (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication.
Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value.
Assist with training of new team members. Facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role.
Proactively engage to support our customer needs on an end to end basis and strive to meet or exceed SLA timelines. Take ownership of customer requests and engage with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner.
Meet or exceed all key metrics in line with expectations for role. Continually update knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience.
Serve on committees as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.