Licensed Cheesemaker & Production Team Lead (12‑Hr Shifts)

MOHR Talent; Bryant (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

On-site medical and fitness facilities

Paid parental leave

Health and wellness programs

Professional development and career-op

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking a Licensed Cheesemaker / Production Team Lead to join their dairy manufacturing operation in the Brant, Wisconsin area. The role requires hands‑on cheesemaking experience and leadership of production teams on 12‑hour shifts with a starting pay of $30.25/hour plus shift differentials.

You will oversee daily cheesemaking and dairy production, operate processing equipment, and ensure food safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Hands-on cheesemaking, dairy processing, or dairy manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of dairy production processes, equipment operation, and quality control.
• Ability to troubleshoot production equipment and resolve processing issues.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and manufacturing standards.
• Ability to train, mentor, and provide direction to other production associates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and actively participate in daily cheesemaking and dairy production processes.
• Operate, monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot cheese processing and manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain production efficiency while ensuring consistent product quality.
• Perform quality checks, process monitoring, and required production testing.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide hands‑on leadership, training, and guidance to production associates.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment issues, process deviations, and production inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality assurance, and operations teams to resolve production challenges.
• Maintain accurate production records, documentation, and quality reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and productivity.

Skills

Cheesemaking

Dairy processing

Equipment troubleshooting

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automated dairy processing equipment

Job description

MOHR Talent is seeking a Licensed Cheesemaker / Production Team Lead to join their dairy manufacturing operation in the Brant, Wisconsin area. The role requires hands‑on cheesemaking experience and leadership of production teams on 12‑hour shifts with a starting pay of $30.25/hour plus shift differentials.

You will oversee daily cheesemaking and dairy production, operate processing equipment, and ensure food safety and quality.