Supervisor - Whey plant - 2nd shift

Lactalis American Group Inc•Buffalo, NY

10d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a job that can turn into a lifelong career? At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees opportunities to grow. Whether you’re starting fresh or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed! Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including Galbani®, Président®, Kraft® Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond®, Parmalat®, Siggi’s®, and Stonyfield Organic® in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe. We live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity—and we’re building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, don’t let that stop you from applying! We’re eager to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how you can bring your EXPERTISE to help us make an impact.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required.
Strong computer skills as well as strong communication abilities both written and verbal required.
Mechanical background will help the candidate be successful.

Nice To Haves

Background in fluid flow, metering of liquids and silo rotation is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science/Chemistry or dairy or other related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists and manages the enhancement of both the technical and financial performance of the department under the direction of the manager.
Must be able to manage the whey plant operation including overseeing and controlling all incoming and outgoing products, the proper operation and maintenance of all equipment, production output, sanitation, product specifications, quality and managing of all personal.
Responsible for the enforcement of all safety rules, GMP's, company policies and quality programs to ensure safe quality food.
Troubleshoots and resolves operational/mechanical problems in a timely basis to ensure an efficient, smooth flow of product.
Perform preventative maintenance inspections on a daily, weekly, monthly schedule to identify problems before they occur.
Follow proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures for each process and product line.
Performs pre-shift and/or start up inspection to determine the condition of each process.
Continuously monitors each process and makes necessary adjustments for a smooth continuous flow.
Operates lift truck as appropriate.
Maintains an open line of communication with operators, baggers, truck drivers, and contacts in other departments.
Completes scheduling and maintains proper levels of manpower making adjustments when necessary.