Production Supervisor - Whey

Lactalis Heritage Dairy; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Supervisor, where your leadership skills will shine in a dynamic dairy manufacturing environment. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team, ensuring product quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With a commitment to employee growth, you'll have access to training and development opportunities from day one. Be part of a family-owned business that values innovation and diversity, and contribute to creating delicious dairy products that bring people together. If you're passionate about making an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing facility leading teams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.
• Experience in food manufacturing, preferably dairy.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities in Production, Maintenance, and Quality Control.
• Implement safety programs and enforce safe work practices.
• Train and develop team members through coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Team Development

Safety Management

Education

BA/BS Degree in Business

Food Science Degree

Engineering Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Lactalis Heritage Dairy provided pay range

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $88,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Lactalis Heritage Dairy

TITLE: Production Supervisor – Whey

REPORTS TO: Associate Whey Manager

Looking for a job that can turn into a lifelong career? At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees opportunities to grow. Whether you’re starting fresh or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed!

Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including Galbani, Président, Kraft Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Parmalat, Siggi’s, and Stonyfield Organic in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe.

We live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity—and we’re building 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, don’t let that stop you from applying! We’re eager to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how you can bring your EXPERTISE to help us make an impact

From your PASSION to ours

Under the supervision of the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor directs activities of the department in areas of Production, Maintenance and Quality Control. The Production Supervisor is to produce products efficiently and safely within established policy and processes. He/She advises and assists Production Manger as a member of the team and may assume Production Manager responsibilities in his/her absence.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Implements and enforces safety programs and safe work practices through involvement in plant safety teams, programs, and initiatives.
• Partner with the Production Manager and other site leaders to achieve productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost, quality, safety, and employee engagement objectives through both individual and team contributions.
• Meet production schedules in order to achieve business goals.
• Assures production yields and efficiencies are met as defined by budgetary and corporate standards.
• Provides direction, leadership, development, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Proactively communicates and coordinates with other supervisors and functions to optimize operations and resources.
• Builds strong working relationships and fosters positive collaboration within the team and cross-functionally.
• Trains and develops team members through mentoring/coaching. Partner with the production manager and HR on employee and labor relations issues.
• Partners with the Production Manager and maintenance team to coordinate repair work.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• BA/BS Degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering or related field is preferred
• 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring and/or delegating work to others in a manufacturing facility is required
• 3+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment is required; dairy/cheese experience is preferred.
• Ability to lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop engage and retain a large team of hourly associates is required
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Strong analytical/critical thinking skills
• Strong accountability, consistency and follow-through skills
• Ability to work effectively with a wide array of plant personnel ranging from hourly employees to senior management
• Proficient computer knowledge with familiarity or ability to learn SAP or other manufacturing systems.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Dairy and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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