Cheese Technical Manager

Agropur • Jerome, ID

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About The Position

People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact. Every role at Agropur is designed to create value and contribute to collective performance. A context that allows you to maximize your impact: We are looking for a Cheese Technical Manager in Jerome. The Cheese Technical Manager is responsible for coordinating all areas of production to produce consistent quality cheese and dairy products that delivers our customer’s brand promise within our vision statement while optimizing yields and efficiencies. The Cheese Technical Manager develops, promotes and maintains a manufacturing environment and a workforce capable of meeting manufacturing requirements in cheese, whey and cream. This position consistently strives to produce quality cheese for customers, fulfilling customers’ brand promise. The Cheese Technical Manager maintains the highest Agropur standards, always seeking to meet or exceed customer expectations and implement improvements for the future.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemistry or related experience required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the cheese making process preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review 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 experiments to the department--Plant Manager, Production Manager and Supervisors.
• Mentor future Master Cheese Makers and licensed Cheese Makers.
• Working under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Cheese Technical Manager will coordinate efficient cheese process to lead the production team to meet or exceed yields and quality goals of our customers.
• Follow through with the Chemical Suppliers Service report by making the necessary changes to maintain the sanitation of equipment along with the plant personnel.
• Develop and maintain procedures for the cheese make, operation, and training of supervisors and employees in the cheese plant.
• Coordinate the starter programs for the cheese process.
• Coordinate cheese grading with our present customers.
• Be an active, participant in the tactical planning group for the plant.
• 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.
• Work with the sales department regarding product disposition as well as with the customers.
• Visit plants as required to support the customer’s needs and wants for their cheese.
• Support the cheese department at all departmental levels to optimize quality, efficiency and food safety.
• Grade cheese for the plant/do pizza bakes.
• Work with vat operators in the cheese department to gain consistency in operation and sanitation from operator to operator.
• Work closely with CDR (Center for Dairy Research), R&D, Sales/Marketing, and other outside vendors to maintain an edge on our competition.

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
• Healthy work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree