UF Lead

Dairy Farmers of America•Fort Morgan, CO

About The Position

The UF Lead works as a member of the Operations Team to safely produce and deliver quality products that meet or exceed company and customer expectations. The role involves operating, shutting down, and cleaning the dryer, evaporator, and associated equipment; unloading tankers; operating and cleaning packaging equipment; and performing minor equipment maintenance. The UF Lead supports safe operations, a sanitary food environment, and high product quality while following GMP, HACCP, safety, regulatory, and plant policies and procedures. The UF Lead oversees UF operator workflow and training, maintains operational and compliance records, monitors CIP washing, and serves as the first level of escalation for UF operators. The position also provides backup for the Production Supervisor and the opposite-shift UF Lead, and may cover on-shift call-ins. Work may involve day or night shifts on 12-hour schedules, including weekends and holidays, as well as overtime as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Four to six years of experience, or four or more 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 four or more years of experience with demonstrated leadership attributes.

Responsibilities

Operate, shut down, and CIP the dryer, evaporator, and associated equipment; unload tankers; and operate and clean packaging equipment.
Perform minor equipment maintenance and work safely around manufacturing equipment and industrial cleaning chemicals.
Maintain systems and daily sheets containing audit and laboratory testing information, enter required information into the correct systems, and ensure documentation meets compliance requirements.
Oversee CIP washing to ensure correct chemicals, pressure, and procedures are used.
Assist with external washes to maintain and meet daily goals.
Manage UF operator workflow and rotation to support consistent training.
Train new UF Operators, keep up with 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, and cover on-shift call-ins as needed.
Immediately report food safety and food quality issues to management.
Maintain safe working conditions and comply with applicable state and federal health and safety regulations.
Follow DFA GMPs and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
Work with facility leadership on professional development in a learning organization.