Production Supervisor (nights)

Default Brand; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

401k with company match

Job summary

Default Brand in Middlebury, VT is seeking a Plant Production Supervisor to oversee the production operations, primarily focusing on cheese or whey production. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience, along with a degree in business or a technical field. This role promises a competitive salary based on experience and differs from other positions in its unique operational challenges.

You will lead a team in a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. A comprehensive benefits package and employee growth opportunities are provided, reinforcing the company's commitment to employee development.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in dairy manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for cheese or whey production to ensure quality and volume.
• Lead production employees while promoting safety and ethics.
• Train, motivate, coach and lead production staff.
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field

Job description

Pay or shift range: $70,000 USD to $85,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

How would we describe a career with Agri-Mark/McCadam/Cabot Creamery? More than 100 years of: Farmers, Family, Mission, Purpose, Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Pride in Award Winning Products, and Agriculture.

Cabot Creamery has held B Corp certification since 2012, and became the world’s first dairy co-op to do so. This certification demonstrates our commitment to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.

Our dairy cooperative is seeking a Plant Production Supervisor at our Middlebury, VT location.

The typical schedule is a 12‑hour shift from 5 pm‑5 am with a 4‑on‑4‑of rotating schedule. Schedule may be subject to change depending on plant production needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for primarily cheese production or primarily whey production, but sometimes covers other department, to ensure that quality, volume, cost standards, and customer specifications are achieved.
• Strong leadership for production employees within the plant along with promoting and modeling a culture of ethics, integrity, safety, quality, efficiency and constant application of best practices.
• Strong leadership abilities including the ability to train, motivate, coach and lead others in great work.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem‑solving, continuous improvement skills and computer proficiency including Microsoft Office is necessary.
• Solid knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety and Food Quality (SQF) programs.

Qualified candidates should have 3‑5+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business or technical field with experience in dairy manufacturing is preferred.

Pay range for this position is $70,000‑85,000, depending on experience.

Our support of employee growth includes promoting from within, training and tuition reimbursement. Team members enjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary and a 401k with company match.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

Agri‑Mark is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every qualified prospective and current employee. The company does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, crime victim status, age, physical or mental disability, a positive result from an HIV‑related blood test, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected under applicable federal and/or state law.

Agri‑Mark complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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