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Supervisor, Whey plant - 3rd shift

Lactalis American Group Inc•Buffalo, NY
•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lactalis USA is hiring a Supervisor for its Whey Plant in Buffalo, New York, on the 3rd shift. The role ensures that the Whey Plant operates properly and oversees control of incoming and outgoing products. Under the direction of the manager, the Supervisor helps improve the department’s technical and financial performance and manages plant operations, including equipment, production, sanitation, product specifications, quality, and personnel. The Supervisor enforces safety rules, GMPs, company policies, and quality programs to ensure safe, quality food. The role also monitors processes, troubleshoots operational and mechanical problems, performs scheduled preventative maintenance inspections, follows cleaning and sanitizing procedures, completes pre-shift or start-up inspections, operates a lift truck as appropriate, communicates with operators and other relevant contacts, and manages scheduling and staffing levels. Lactalis describes its Total Rewards Program as including affordable benefits and coverage options, significant support for insurance costs, retirement-plan contributions, Paid Time Off from day one, training and development opportunities, and Education Reimbursement.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Strong computer skills required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities required.

Nice To Haves

  • Background in fluid flow, metering of liquids, and silo rotation preferred.
  • Mechanical background would help the candidate succeed.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science or Chemistry, or dairy or other related experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with and manage improvements to the department’s technical and financial performance under the direction of the manager.
  • Manage Whey Plant operations, including control of incoming and outgoing products; equipment operation and maintenance; production output; sanitation; product specifications; quality; and personnel.
  • Enforce safety rules, GMPs, company policies, and quality programs to ensure safe, quality food.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve operational and mechanical problems in a timely manner to support efficient product flow.
  • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance inspections to identify potential problems.
  • Follow proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures for each process and product line.
  • Perform pre-shift and/or start-up inspections to assess the condition of each process.
  • Continuously monitor processes and make necessary adjustments to maintain a smooth, continuous flow.
  • Operate a lift truck as appropriate.
  • Maintain open communication with operators, baggers, truck drivers, and contacts in other departments.
  • Complete scheduling and maintain appropriate manpower levels, making adjustments when necessary.

Benefits

  • Affordable benefits and coverage options.
  • Company support for insurance costs.
  • Retirement-plan contributions.
  • Paid Time Off from day one.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Education Reimbursement.

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