Butter

Select Milk Producers•Littlefield, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Select Milk Producers is a leading dairy cooperative with a broad reach in the dairy farm business. They are committed to excellence in all aspects of their operations, from animal care to customer service. The company fosters a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement. They offer a competitive compensation and benefits package tailored for employees and their families.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to trouble-shoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
Ability to work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures, including the use of safety equipment.
Willingness to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
Proficient in verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate with upper management daily.
Leadership, team development, coaching, and/or teaching experience.
Good math and statistical skills.
Excellent computer skills for data input, report writing, and program tracking.
Excellent organizational and follow-through skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business, Dairy, or Food Science.
Four years of experience in a Plant leadership role in a Dairy or Food Manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operation and production schedule of the butter department.
Review lists of out-of-spec product with the Plant Manager.
Ensure the butter department is inspection-ready daily and check employee GMPs.
Assist Quality Assurance with all butter audits.
Review butter room losses (product and material) with the Plant Manager.
Review CIP records daily and random equipment checks with chemical account representatives and plant management.
Monitor employees throughout the shift, track overtime, and communicate needs with plant management.
Provide training to employees as needed.
Verify that all butter room equipment is in good working condition and preventative maintenance is scheduled and performed.
Act as a member of the Food Safety Team and Food Quality Team.
Ensure raw material inventory (packaging material, salt, and culture ingredients) is accurate daily and inform upper management via email.
Support a company culture of continuous improvement by participating in efficiency and improvement efforts.
Perform any other assigned duties and responsibilities.