UF Lead

Dairy Farmers of America•Fort Morgan, CO

About The Position

Safely make and deliver a quality product right the first time, meeting or exceeding company and customer expectations. As a member of the Operations Team, perform tasks around manufacturing equipment, handle industrial cleaning chemicals safely, unload tankers, and run, shut down, and CIP the dryer, evaporator, and associated equipment. Operate and clean packaging equipment and perform minor equipment maintenance. Adhere to GMP, HACCP, safety, regulatory, and plant policies and procedures. Promote safety, maintain a sanitary food environment, and ensure that only the highest-quality product is made. Work with facility leadership on professional development in a learning organization. The role may involve day or night shifts, 12-hour schedules including weekends and holidays, and overtime as needed. The UF Lead maintains operating systems and documentation, oversees CIP washing, manages UF operator workflow and training, and provides coaching and escalation support. The role also backs up the Production Supervisor and opposite-shift UF Lead, provides on-shift coverage for call-ins as needed, and promptly reports food safety and quality issues to management. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Four to six years of experience, or 4+ years of experience with demonstrated leadership attributes, preferred.
Certification and/or license may be required during employment.
Ability to work day or night shifts on 12-hour schedules, including weekends and holidays, and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Four to six years of experience, or 4+ years of experience with demonstrated leadership attributes.

Responsibilities

Maintain all systems that correspond with the operation.
Maintain daily sheets with audit and laboratory testing information when necessary, and enter appropriate information into the correct systems.
Ensure all documentation meets required compliance standards.
Oversee CIP washing to ensure proper chemicals, pressure, and procedures are followed; assist with external washes to meet daily goals.
Manage UF operator workflow and ensure rotation supports consistent overall training.
Train new-hire UF Operators; keep up on DOAs and report issues immediately to the Supervisor.
Provide feedback, training, and coaching to existing receivers.
Serve as the first level of escalation for UF operators.
Attend all required meetings.
Provide backup coverage for the Production Supervisor and opposite-shift UF Lead.
Provide on-shift coverage for call-ins as needed.
Report food safety and food quality issues to management immediately.
Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with state and federal health and safety regulations.
Follow DFA GMPs and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
Safely unload tankers; run, shut down, and CIP the dryer, evaporator, and associated equipment; operate and clean packaging equipment; and perform minor equipment maintenance.