Assistant Cheese Production Team Leader

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc. is seeking a production supervisor to lead the cheese plant shift, ensuring safe operations and adherence to quality standards. You will oversee staff, manage CIP activities, and balance production efficiency with strict safety rules.

The role requires strong teamwork, basic computer system proficiency, and the ability to train new employees while meeting daily production targets and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of workers or customers.
• Ability to calculate figures and percentages and basic algebra.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct production activities and personnel for the assigned shift.
• Operate production or CIP computer systems as needed.
• Ensure product stays within specifications and notify supervisor if out of spec.
• Maintain product loss sheets and accurate inventory records.
• Provide timely and accurate process loss reports to supervision.
• Coordinate training and development of new team members.
• Oversee CIP for assigned machinery and ensure GMP compliance.
• Recordkeeping in line with GMPs and local laws.
• Uphold safety policies and report injuries to management.
• Facilitate communication between operators and management.

Skills

Multi-position knowledge

Production supervision

Safety compliance

Computer systems

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic PC apps

Job description

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Operates and leads any position within the plant and occasionally directs production activities and personnel for assigned shift.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for knowledge of every position in the cheese plant.
• Responsible for the ability to run any computer system needed to operate production or CIP in any given area.
• Ensures that samples are run and if needed determine best action to bring product into specification. Will notify supervisor if the product is not within required specifications.
• Maintains product loss sheets to keep an accurate recording of the product being wasted.
• Responsible for timely and accurate reports of process loss and inventory records turned in daily to the supervisor.
• Assist in communication between operators and management staff.
• Facilitates training of new team members and tracks current team member skill achievement.
• Ensures safe operating practices and helps in reporting and analyzing work related injuries.
• Oversees CIP for assigned machinery & ensures that GMPs are followed.
• Keep record in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws.
• Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates. (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)

Delivering on Glanbia’s Values:

• "Showing Respect" - Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication.
• "Find a Better Way" - Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value.
• "Winning Together" - Assist with training of new team members. Facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role.
• "The Customer’s Champion" - Proactively engage to support our customer needs on an end to end basis and strive to meet or exceed SLA timelines. Take ownership of customer requests and engage with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner.
• "Performance Matters" - Meet or exceed all key metrics in line with expectations for role. Continually update knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience.

Additional Functions

• Serve on committees as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiply projects simultaneously and delegate assignments to others.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Intermediate personal computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.

Typical Environmental Conditions

• May be exposed to loud noise levels (i.e. manufacturing equipment).
• May be exposed to humidity, intense heat, and areas with possible air contamination, fumes and toxic chemicals.
• May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel limited within the local area.

Disclaimer

Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.