Associated Milk Producers-posted 10 months ago
Entry Level
Paynesville, MN
Animal Production and Aquaculture

This internship will allow the qualified candidate to participate in a learning program designed around training into a potential full time opportunity of a role similar to the one in description listed below. DoD Skillbridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Associated Milk Producers, Inc. as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. AMPI owns seven Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation's American-type cheese, processed cheese and butter is produced. The cooperative's award-winning cheese, butter and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail and food ingredient customers. In 2019, the co-op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co-op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled buttermakers and cheesemakers.

  • Report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority.
  • Manage, mentor and support production operations and employees.
  • Work jointly with maintenance to identify equipment issues and improve machine efficiency.
  • Facilitate production expectations with plant personnel.
  • Ensure processing equipment setups are completed in the required timeframe.
  • Establish training procedures and processes that improve job knowledge.
  • Provide daily updates to department managers.
  • Build strong working relationships with plant personnel.
  • Understand software controls and address system performance issues.
  • Establish a 'zero injury' safety culture.
  • Participate in the annual management review of the Food Safety and Quality system.
  • Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
  • Create a positive team environment and build morale.
  • Manage projects by creating workable plans.
  • Develop realistic action plans and prioritize work activities.
  • Include team members in planning and decision-making.
  • React well under pressure and treat others with respect.
  • Lead and guide all Quality and Food Safety policies and procedures.
  • Establish and maintain strong customer relationships.
  • Promptly investigate customer complaints and implement corrective action.
  • Active military status.
  • Postsecondary nondegree award or equivalent experience.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage projects and work under pressure.
  • Knowledge of food safety and quality standards.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with dairy production processes.
  • Previous supervisory experience.
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