Dairy Processing Lead — Lean & Quality Champion

Daily Harvest; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave 12 weeks

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Chobani is seeking a Processing Supervisor to directly supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the dairy processing team across Raw Receiving, F1, HTST and KDB, ensuring food safety and product quality.

You will lead lean initiatives, coordinate production, train staff, and collaborate with QA to uphold safety standards; dairy processing and ERP experience are preferred for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of production/Processing lead/supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Food and Beverage manufacturing experience, (Dairy processing experience is a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, not required
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for improving the effective manufacture of products
• Knowledge of employee safety, food safety and quality programs (HAACP, SQF)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style to build an engaged, motivated, and hard-working team
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficiency with Microsoft office applications and ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production and processing of goods, batching, filling, and packaging
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goal
• Collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment issues as they arise
• Partner with continuous improvement leaders to implement Lean principles and practices
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs
• Collaborate with quality team on employee training to ensure food safety and product quality requirements are followed
• Conduct employee training in equipment operations, including Chobani work and safety procedures as well as ergonomics
• Lead shift start-up meetings to ensure information is relayed between shifts
• Communicate employee performance expectations, provide mentorship, and conduct performance reviews
• Manage employee attendance information and hours worked in HR systems
• Participate in planning staffing levels, assist with hiring process, and onboard new employees
• Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Quality control

Communication

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Chobani is seeking a Processing Supervisor to directly supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the dairy processing team across Raw Receiving, F1, HTST and KDB, ensuring food safety and product quality.

You will lead lean initiatives, coordinate production, train staff, and collaborate with QA to uphold safety standards; dairy processing and ERP experience are preferred for success in this role.