Cheesemaker - Shift Lead

MOHR Talent; Kaukauna (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost onsite clinics

Free onsite fitness center and healthy

Health and wellness reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Brand-new facility with room to grow

Job summary

MOHR Talent is hiring a Team Lead for a brand-new dairy facility in Kaukauna, WI. You will lead production associates, oversee cheesemaking processes, and ensure quality, safety, and efficiency at every step.

You will coach teams, manage shifts, troubleshoot equipment, and drive continuous improvement in collaboration with operations and engineering. A licensed cheesemaker and pasteurizer are required, with 3+ years in dairy manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of dairy manufacturing experience.
• Valid Cheesemaker’s license and Pasteurizer’s license.
• High school diploma or GED, and an associate degree is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, delegation, and decision making.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions and procedures.
• Strong computer, math, reading, and writing skills.
• Comfort lifting 20 to 50 lbs and working in hot, cold, humid, and loud conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach production associates across production, processing, and distribution.
• Coordinate daily activities and give real-time direction.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment and perform critical cheesemaking processes.
• Perform quality testing and sanitation.
• Train and mentor team members.
• Drive continuous improvement and partner with operations and engineering.
• Keep every product to company standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Dairy manufacturing

Cheesemaking

Training & mentoring

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Cheesemaker’s license

Pasteurizer’s license

Job description

A well established and growing dairy manufacturer with a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility and a team that cares about their people is hiring a Team Lead. Be part of building something from the ground up. You will lead production associates, run critical cheesemaking processes, and keep quality, safety, and efficiency on point.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and coach production associates across production, processing, and distribution
• Coordinate daily activities and give real-time direction
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment and perform critical cheesemaking processes
• Perform quality testing and sanitation
• Train and mentor team members
• Drive continuous improvement and partner with operations and engineering
• Keep every product to company standards and regulatory requirements

What You Bring:

• Valid Cheesemaker’s license and Pasteurizer’s license
• 3+ years of dairy manufacturing experience
• High school diploma or GED, and an associate degree is preferred
• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, delegation, and decision making
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions and procedures
• Strong computer, math, reading, and writing skills
• Comfort lifting 20 to 50 lbs and working in hot, cold, humid, and loud conditions

What’s In It For You:

• Low-cost onsite clinics
• Free onsite fitness center and healthy snacks
• Health and wellness reimbursement program
• Paid parental leave
• A brand-new facility with real room to grow your career

Cheesemaker - Shift Lead
Kaukauna, WI | In-Person | $30 - $36 /hr | Full-Time

A well established and growing dairy manufacturer with a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility and a team that cares about their people is hiring a Team Lead. Be part of building something from the ground up. You will lead production associates, run critical cheesemaking processes, and keep quality, safety, and efficiency on point.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and coach production associates across production, processing, and distribution
• Coordinate daily activities and give real-time direction
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment and perform critical cheesemaking processes
• Perform quality testing and sanitation
• Train and mentor team members
• Drive continuous improvement and partner with operations and engineering
• Keep every product to company standards and regulatory requirements

What You Bring:

• Valid Cheesemaker’s license and Pasteurizer’s license
• 3+ years of dairy manufacturing experience
• High school diploma or GED, and an associate degree is preferred
• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, delegation, and decision making
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions and procedures
• Strong computer, math, reading, and writing skills
• Comfort lifting 20 to 50 lbs and working in hot, cold, humid, and loud conditions

What’s In It For You:

• Low-cost onsite clinics
• Free onsite fitness center and healthy snacks
• Health and wellness reimbursement program
• Associate cheese purchasing program
• Two-year mentorship program
• Paid parental leave
• A brand-new facility with real room to grow your career

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Published: 11/2/2026

Type: Direct Hire

Category: Consumer Goods

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