Processing Manager

fairlife•Coopersville, MI

19d

About The Position

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation. To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com. job purpose: The Processing Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily/nightly operations of the Coopersville Product Processing Department. The Processing Manager oversees the supervisory staff, and implements operations programs and policies

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Food Science, or Dairy Science preferred, with proven knowledge of process flow and fluid mass balance
5-10 years’ experience in Fluid Milk or Value-Added processing required
Working knowledge of PMO
Proven experience working directly with FDA/USDA and/or other Federal/State regulatory agencies
Proven experience working in a 24/7 operation with customers both upstream (Producers) and downstream (Packaging and Supply Chain)
Ability to implement fundamental Lean Principles including 5S
Ability to meet production schedules with shifting priorities
Understanding of basic CIP operations, functionality and chemistry
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the business
Excellent organizational and follow-through skills
Ability to work all shifts including off shifts
Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment

Responsibilities

Review daily inventories and the daily production plan with the Material/Scheduling Manager, develop production and efficiency reports, and coordinate schedule demands with staff and product movement personnel
Accountable for third party Food Safety and GMP audits/results as well as internal Quality and Food Safety programs
Review plant quality through the review of microbiology test results, investigation and eradication of high or repeat area or product counts
Review product and equipment specifications to ensure conformance to product specifications are realized
Review all nonconforming product or ingredients with Quality Assurance Manager
Monitor processing department throughout shift and assure employee compliance with GMP’s, sanitation, and safety. Review daily audit reports
Verify that all plant processing equipment is in good working condition and all preventative maintenance is being performed on a scheduled basis by reviewing Preventive Maintenance schedules with the Maintenance Manager
Review all work orders and daily maintenance reports
Manage processing department’s budget within financial guidance
Manage processing teams on different days and schedules
Perform other duties as necessary
Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.