Supervisor, Production

California Dairies • Visalia, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Oversees the daily operation of separators, evaporators, churns, and dryers. Operations include running of equipment, cleaning of equipment, and completion of necessary paperwork in a clear, concise manner. Maintaining the work areas in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. 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.

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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operation of separators, evaporators, churns, and dryers.
• Running of equipment, cleaning of equipment, and completion of necessary paperwork.
• Maintaining the work areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• 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.
• Monitors and maintains quality of product.
• Monitors chemical use during clean-up and maintains proper rotation of product.
• Keeps plant in “inspection ready” condition.
• Informs all departments of necessary changes or run conditions and report to supervisor any problem encountered.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.
• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

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