Supervisor, Production

California Dairies, Inc.•Visalia, CA

112d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Production oversees the daily operation of separators, evaporators, churns, and dryers, including operating and cleaning equipment, completing paperwork, and maintaining clean and sanitary work areas. At the Visalia plant, the role supports production across receiving, separators, evaporators, HTSTs, dryers, butter processing, Ava-Pac powder packaging, and the UF/RO plant. The supervisor directs and develops the workforce, monitors product quality and production conditions, manages inventory and controllable costs, and ensures compliance with food safety, quality, safety, and company procedures. The position requires regular full-time attendance and may involve work in varied temperatures, wet cleaning environments, and confined spaces. Physical duties include standing and walking throughout shifts, frequent lifting up to 60 pounds, occasional lifting up to 80 pounds, climbing, bending, stooping, and working in tight spaces. The pay range is described as a good-faith estimate upon hire; the final offer depends on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications. No specific range is provided in the supplied posting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of work or specialized training with progressively responsible experience.
At least two years of experience in the manufacturing industry; supervisor-level experience is preferred.
Ability to troubleshoot problems and persist until a solution is found.
Ability to work safely and follow safety procedures, including use of safety equipment.
Willingness to ask for assistance when a process is unclear.
College-level verbal and written communication skills.
Leadership, team development, coaching, and/or teaching experience.
Basic computational skills, simple math reasoning, and statistical skills.
Good judgment when carrying out assigned duties.
English language proficiency for written and spoken communication.
Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a California State Pasteurizers License and California State Sampler’s and Weigher’s License.
Must obtain medical clearance to use a respirator and maintain certification.
Ability to perform the physical duties described, including standing and walking throughout shifts; walking on uneven concrete and tile; frequent lifting up to 60 pounds and occasional lifting up to 80 pounds; pushing or pulling when assisting with piping hookups; bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting, climbing, balancing, reaching, and ongoing keyboarding and equipment manipulation.

Nice To Haves

Additional dairy manufacturing experience.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Experience in a supervisor-level manufacturing role.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily plant operations, including receiving, separators, evaporators, HTSTs, dryers, butter processing, Ava-Pac powder packaging, and the UF/RO plant.
Supervise, schedule, track, mentor, and direct the workforce in the area of responsibility.
Monitor product quality and production efficiency.
Monitor chemical use during cleanup and maintain proper product rotation.
Keep the plant inspection-ready by ensuring air blows and foot baths are changed daily, floors and drains are cleaned as needed, recording charts are in proper condition, and equipment state seals are checked; inform management of issues as needed.
Communicate necessary changes and run conditions to other departments, report problems to a supervisor, and follow further management instructions.
Check tanks and tankers for proper CIP.
Monitor and reduce controllable costs, including chemical usage, overtime, and breaks.
Maintain inventory of assigned supplies and take daily powder and fluid product inventory.
Report violations of company policies, procedures, and working rules to management.
Follow and enforce GMP, HACCP, safety, food safety, attendance, and working rules; improve safety awareness by completing monthly safety stand-up meetings.
Complete and submit on-the-job training reviews for assigned employees.
Support and enforce SQF/QA, GMP, safety policies and procedures, and production needs; uphold food safety and quality responsibilities.
Lead the team by communicating company vision and goals, modeling a positive work ethic and commitment to quality, and delegating tasks to support team development.
Guide team members with clear instructions and expectations, regular feedback and coaching, and an emphasis on teamwork.
Support the team by recognizing accomplishments, advocating for team needs, encouraging process improvements, and embracing innovation.
Maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, management, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with company policies and working rules.
Maintain a positive attitude and contribute to a quality work environment; use initiative and judgment in the company’s best interests.
Perform other duties as assigned.