Whey Facility Supervisor — Operations, Safety & KPI Leader

Lavaquita; New Wilmington (Lawrence County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in New Wilmington, PA, is seeking a Whey Facility Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensure product quality and lead a team.

The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with regulatory and customer inspectors. Strong dairy experience and prior supervision required.

This on-site position offers growth opportunities within the cooperative's dairy network.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supervisory experience
• Cheese/dairy experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily plant operations and report to management.
• Ensure product conforms to specs.
• Oversee plant sanitation.
• Staff, train, schedule and evaluate employees.
• Ensure maintenance of plant equipment.
• Maintain production charts and records.
• Oversee boilers operation and maintenance.
• Oversee water polisher operation and maintenance.
• Monitor inventory of supplies.
• Plan and coordinate plant projects.
• Work with regulators and customer inspectors.
• Promote and participate in safety programs.
• Manage waste handling.
• Develop and manage KPIs and budgets for whey evaporator.
• Perform supervisor duties during vacations/absence.
• Other duties as required

Skills

Leadership

Production supervision

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America in New Wilmington, PA, is seeking a Whey Facility Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensure product quality and lead a team.

The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with regulatory and customer inspectors. Strong dairy experience and prior supervision required.

This on-site position offers growth opportunities within the cooperative's dairy network.