Dairy Production Supervisor: Lead & Optimize ESL Operations

Byrne Dairy; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 69,680 - 84,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Health benefits day 1

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Byrne Dairy is seeking a Production Supervisor in Cortland, NY to plan, direct, and coordinate production tasks for ESL products. The role emphasizes achieving cost, quality, and quantity targets while leading a manufacturing team.

The position requires 3+ years in manufacturing (dairy preferred) and a GED/HS diploma; associate/bachelor’s degree is a plus. This on-site role offers weekend rotation and competitive benefits in a long-standing local dairy company.

Qualifications

• Minimum GED or High School Diploma required.
• 3+ years direct manufacturing experience; dairy industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets all production operational plans to ensure goals and efficiency requirements are met.
• Monitors conditions that have or will adversely affect production lines including interruption of plant utility service and informs senior shift leadership.
• Monitor the status of production lines; assess current vs planned status and coordinate maintenance to remove delays.
• Ensure all required documentation is completed, signed off and legible.
• Notify others of mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities and identify areas where operators can assistively resolve concerns.
• Comply with GMPs, SOPs, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.
• Communicate effectively between shifts and other departments—verbally and in writing.
• Report potential problems to plant leadership that could affect schedule or customer satisfaction.
• Cover breaks and staffing needs as assigned by supervisor/manager.
• Comply with legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety.

Skills

Production leadership

Production planning

Quality control

Documentation

GMP/SOP knowledge

Communication

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Byrne Dairy is seeking a Production Supervisor in Cortland, NY to plan, direct, and coordinate production tasks for ESL products. The role emphasizes achieving cost, quality, and quantity targets while leading a manufacturing team.

The position requires 3+ years in manufacturing (dairy preferred) and a GED/HS diploma; associate/bachelor’s degree is a plus. This on-site role offers weekend rotation and competitive benefits in a long-standing local dairy company.