Production Supervisor

California Dairies, Inc.•Fresno, CA

44d•$71,000 - $102,871•Onsite

About The Position

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Strategically located along Highway 99, our Fresno facility produces bulk butter, processed fluids, and milk powder. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

Requirements

Must have the ability to trouble shoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
Must work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures including use of safety equipment.
Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
College level verbal and written communication skills.
Leadership, team development, coaching, and/or teaching experience.
Basic computational skills required.
Simple math reasoning and statistical skills required.
Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of work/specialized training with progressively responsible experience.
A minimum of two years’ experience in the manufacturing industry and preferably in a supervisor-level role is required.
English is required as the written and spoken language.
Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain California State Pasteurizers License and California State Sampler’s and Weigher’s License.
Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety glasses must be used in the performance of duties.
Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.
Operates personal computer to enter data and run reports, radios security or managerial staff and other standard office equipment.
The supervisor stands throughout their shifts.
The supervisor walks on uneven concrete and tiles surfaces.
The supervisor lifts up to 60 lbs. on a frequent basis and 80 lbs. on an occasional basis.
Two or more employees’ complete lifts of greater than 80 lbs.
Some pushing or pulling could be involved in assisting operators make hook-ups of piping of equipment.
The supervisor stoops throughout the workday, for varying lengths of time.
The supervisor may have to bend and stoop when servicing product pumps and during clean-up duties and when picking up items off of the floor.
The supervisor may assume any combination of these positions during clean-up duties, including kneeling on the floor and crawling under equipment.
The supervisor may squat to use legs for leverage when using a large wrench to open product presses.
The supervisor may assume any combination of these positions during clean-up duties.
The supervisor may be required to work in tight places.
The supervisor is involved in the loading out of condensed skim milk, requiring climbing a flight of stairs to the top of the tanks and balancing on the tanker while making the necessary hook-ups and opening of the dome covers.
The supervisor is involved in the inspection of processing equipment, which could involve climbing over 100 steps to the top of the dryers or evaporators.
The supervisor reaches at or above shoulder level at various times during the shift when making adjustments on the control panel or making pipe fitting connections or washing milk silos.
The supervisor may have to reach during clean-up assignments or to climb vertical ladders.
Grasping and manipulating of papers, object, and equipment will be required.
Ability to keyboard for data input will be required on an ongoing basis.

Nice To Haves

Additional dairy manufacturing experience and demonstrated leadership skills will be considered.

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily operation of plant, including but not limited to, receiving, separators, evaporators, HTST’s, dryers, butter processing, Ava-Pac powder packaging and UF/RO plant.
Supervises, schedules, tracks, mentors, and directs the workforce in area of responsibility
Must obtain medical clearance to use respirator and maintain certification.
Monitors and maintains quality of product throughout efficient manner.
Monitors chemical use during clean-up and maintains proper rotation of product.
Keeps plant in “inspection ready” condition: have all air blows and foot baths changed daily, have floors and drains cleaned as needed, have recording charts in proper condition and check state seals on equipment, inform management as needed.
Informs all departments of necessary changes or run conditions and report to supervisor any problem encountered and then follow any further instruction from the management.
Checks tanks and tankers for proper CIP.
Monitors and reduce controllable cost, i.e., chemical usage, overtime, breaks, etc.
Maintains inventory of supplies, of assigned items.
Takes powder and fluid inventory of product daily.
Reports violations of company policies, procedures and working rules to management.
Follows and enforce all GMP, HACCP, safety, food safety, attendance and working rules, and improve safety awareness by completing safety stand-up meetings each month.
Completes and submit on the job training reviews for all assigned employees.
Follows all safety and working rules.
Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
Maintains a positive attitude and contribute toward a quality environment.
Excellent regular full-time attendance in support of company objectives.
Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc.’s best interests.
Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. “Food Safety and Quality” are the responsibilities of this position.
Perform other duties as assigned.