Whey Plant Operations Lead

Dairy Farmers of America; 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

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.