Whey Department Supervisor

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America seeks a Whey Facility Supervisor to oversee daily plant operations, ensure product quality, and maintain sanitation and safety standards. You will lead staff, train and schedule employees, and coordinate with maintenance, QA, and inspectors to meet production goals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of supervisory dairy experience, a degree preferred, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Degree preferred
• Cheese/dairy experience preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Strong leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Monitor ongoing plant operations and report to management.
• Assure that product conforms to company and customer specifications.
• Oversee plant sanitation.
• Staff, train, schedule & evaluate plant employees.
• Maintain plant equipment and production records.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of boilers.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of water polisher.
• Monitor inventory levels of supplies.
• Develop and manage KPI’s and budgets for the Whey Evaporator.
• Perform Whey Department Supervisor’s duties when necessary.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Education

Degree preferred

Cheese/dairy experience preferred

Job description

General Purpose:

To oversee daily operations of Whey Facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Monitor ongoing plant operations and report to management.
• 2. Assure that product conforms to company and customer specifications.
• 3. Responsible for overseeing plant sanitation.
• 4. Staff, train, schedule & evaluate plant employees.
• 5. Responsible to assure plant equipment is maintained as required.
• 6. Maintain plant charts and production records.
• 7. Oversee operation and maintenance of boilers.
• 8. Oversee operation and maintenance of water polisher.
• 9. Monitor inventory levels of supplies.
• 10. Participate in the planning and coordination of plant projects.
• 11. Work with Regulatory and Customer Inspectors.
• 12. Participate in and promote safety programs.
• 13. Responsible for waste management.
• 14. Develop and manage KPI’s and budgets for the Whey Evaporator.
• 15. Perform Whey Department Supervisor’s duties when necessary (vacations, absence, etc.)
• 16. The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience

5 years experience in a supervisory capacity preferred.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Degree preferred
• Cheese/dairy experience preferred
• Strong Communication skills
• Strong Leadership skills

Licensing and Certification:

None

An Equal Opportunity Employer