Supervisor, Ricotta Production - 2nd shift

New York Ag Connection; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Paid Time Off from day one

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Lactalis in the USA is seeking a Supervisor/Ricotta Production based in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on safe, productive operation of the ricotta department, maintaining quality, and strong people leadership within a GMP environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing setup, quality checks, recipe verification, and daily paperwork, while ensuring adequate staffing and supplies. A high school diploma is required; dairy science or business credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in business administration or dairy science preferred.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Ensure department runs safely and efficiently.
• Assist operators with setup and start of production.
• Ensure quality checks are performed by department staff.
• Verify proper recipes are used for production.
• Complete and maintain paperwork/reports.
• Verify hourly operator logs with signature.
• Verify moisture checks are performed on all lots.
• Tour the production room regularly to monitor operations.
• Ensure adequate manpower for next day’s activities.
• Ensure sufficient supplies (salt, stabilizer, vitamins) for the day.
• Maintain employee records and attendance.
• Maintain open communication with ricotta department staff.
• Identify and resolve department problems and enforce GMP/QC policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree in business administration or dairy science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

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, Prsident 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.

Supervisor/Ricotta Production based in Buffalo New York

Summary: Ensures the department is running in a safe, productive manner. Focuses on production, quality and people. Identifies, investigates and works to solve problems that arise. Works closely with department employees and reports any issues to Ricotta Production Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 1. Ensures department is running in a smooth and efficient manner.
• 2. Assist operators in set up and start of production.
• 3. Ensures quality control checks are being performed by the departmental employees.
• 4. Verifies proper recipes are being used for production.
• 5. Completes and maintains appropriate paperwork/reports.
• 6. Verifies operator logs each hour with signature.
• 7. Verifies that moisture checks are being performed on all lots.
• 8. Tours entire room on a half-hour basis.
• 9. Ensures sufficient manpower is scheduled for next day’s activities. Make adjustments if necessary.
• 10. Ensure that there are sufficient supplies (salt, stabilizer, Vitamin A, etc.) for the day.
• 11. Maintains employee records including attendance, and write-ups as needed.
• 12. Maintains an open line of communication with all employees in ricotta department.
• 13. Identify, investigate and work to solve any problems that arise in the department.
• 14. Ensure all department employees adhere to all GMP and QC policies when in the plant and surrounding environments.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Attention to detail and accuracy in work required.

Ability to perform a multitude of tasks.

Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.

Education and/or Experience:

High School Diploma/GED required.

Associate degree in business administration or dairy science preferred.

Knowledge of computer software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.

3-5 years of Supervisory experience preferred.

Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.

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.

Salary Description

$65,000 - $75,000