Mozzarella Packaging Supervisor — Lead & Grow

Lactalis USA; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off from day one

Education Reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

Lactalis USA in Buffalo, NY is hiring a Supervisor in Mozzarella Packaging. You will ensure the department operates efficiently, manage staffing, and uphold GMP/QC standards across shifts on the production floor.

The role requires strong communication skills, prior supervisory experience in food manufacturing, and the ability to lead a team while meeting production goals and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP, GSP and QC policies and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze daily operations and assess impact on department performance.
• Ensure department runs smoothly; complete supervisor rounds.
• Coordinate with other departments to enforce GMP/QC policies.
• Suggest and debate alternative methods for problem solving.
• Participate in budgeting and meet department goals.
• Hire and schedule staff, including temporary workers.
• Maintain records and report on performance metrics.
• Facilitate data exchange on the production floor between departments.

Skills

Multitasking

Strong communication

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates Degree in Business Administration or dairy science (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Lactalis USA in Buffalo, NY is hiring a Supervisor in Mozzarella Packaging. You will ensure the department operates efficiently, manage staffing, and uphold GMP/QC standards across shifts on the production floor.

The role requires strong communication skills, prior supervisory experience in food manufacturing, and the ability to lead a team while meeting production goals and safety standards.