Processing Supervisor

Lactalis American Group; Brattleboro (VT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis US Yogurt in Brattleboro, Vermont is seeking a Process Supervisor to maximize productivity by directing processing staff on assigned shifts, while strictly enforcing safety and quality protocols and OSHA requirements.

The role emphasizes Continuous Improvement and MOS compliance, planning daily tasks, coordinating milk and by‑products, and collaborating with Production, Planning, and other shifts to meet production goals and ensure smooth operation.

Qualifications

• Provides direction, leadership and development for direct reports.
• Maintains GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Enforces safety programs and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production run times and raw material flow.
• Schedule weekly work to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with shifts and departments to meet production goals.
• Monitor milk supply and wastewater flow; oversee equipment PMs.
• Execute quality assurance programs to prevent defects.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Coaching

People management

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Business

Food Science

Engineering

Job description

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family‑owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award‑winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go‑Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Process Supervisor based in Brattleboro, Vermont.

The Supervisor, Processing will be responsible for maximizing productivity and achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by managing and directing processing employees on assigned shifts. Key duties will include planning and overseeing daily tasks, resolving operational roadblocks and employee concerns, and strictly enforcing all safety and quality protocols, OSHA regulations, and company policies. This position will drive operational excellence by adhering to Continuous Improvement (CI) processes and the Management Operating Structure (MOS), requiring collaboration with other departments. The role will report to the Manager, Processing.

From your EXPERTISE to our

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Provide direction, leadership, and development for direct reports, including training, coaching, performance management, and handling employee relations issues.
• Implement and enforce all safety programs and safe work practices, actively participating in plant safety initiatives.
• Maintain all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and all regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with workplace and government‑mandated standards (FDA, FSSC22000, OSHA, etc.)
• Coordinate production run times, manage raw material flow (milk and by‑products), and schedule weekly work to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime in the filler areas.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Planning, and across all shifts (including weekends) to meet production goals and coordinate schedule progress and changes.
• Monitor milk supply and orders and coordinate raw material inventory across all shifts and departments.
• Manage all sanitation programs, ensure compliance within the facility, and oversee the execution of periodic cleaning for all production equipment
• Monitor the flow and discharge of wastewater and ensure that all preventative maintenance (PMs) for processing machinery are completed on schedule.
• Execute quality assurance programs to prevent or eliminate defects in new or existing products
• Review and approval of time records of all staff assigned (if applicable). Will be required to explain variances in hours worked, productivity and any other function responsible for

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Processing employees on their assigned shift in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• High school's diploma is required. An associate’s degree is preferred
• Majors in Business, Food Science, Engineering or related fields are preferred.

Experience

• 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, and/or delegating work to others in a manufacturing facility is required

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affluent Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.