Dairy Production Shift Lead: Safety & Quality

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Production Shift Relief Supervisor to direct Production, Maintenance and Quality Control activities. The role focuses on producing safe, high-quality dairy products efficiently within established policies.

You will lead teams, coordinate daily production, and drive improvements across safety, quality and cost. Weekend and holiday coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate the performance of direct reports; ability to think analytically.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work and commitment to the organization and its mission.
• Good computer skills; proficient in MS Windows, Word and Excel.
• Good human relations skills; ability to work well with others; be a team member.

Responsibilities

• Achieve established department goals for production volume, quality, safety, and cost reduction.
• Provide leadership and guidance to employees.
• Coordinate daily production activities to meet business objectives.
• Communicate non-compliances to Managers for corrective action.
• Assign job responsibilities to meet production schedules and ensure proper equipment use.
• Monitor employee morale and resolve issues within the department.
• Maintain employee records (time sheets, absences, tardy records, overtime, safety).
• Ensure standard operating procedures are accurate and up to date.
• Oversee safety program and conduct accident investigations.
• Manage performance, onboarding, training, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Monitor policy adherence and formulate improvements.
• Instruct and train current and future employees as needed.
• Coordinate with purchasing on inventory and variance control of packaging/processing supplies.
• Lead continuous improvement to reduce safety losses and costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Team player

MS Windows

Word

Excel

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred (Food Science or Business)

Tools

MS Windows

Word

Excel

Job description

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Production Shift Relief Supervisor to direct Production, Maintenance and Quality Control activities. The role focuses on producing safe, high-quality dairy products efficiently within established policies.

You will lead teams, coordinate daily production, and drive improvements across safety, quality and cost. Weekend and holiday coverage may be required.