Whey Plant Supervisor - 3rd Shift, Buffalo

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off from day one

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

Job summary

Lactalis in Buffalo, NY seeks a Supervisor/Whey Plant for the 3rd shift to ensure smooth plant operations, oversee incoming and outgoing products, and maintain equipment and sanitation standards. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a dairy production environment.

The candidate should have relevant technical experience, basic education, and a willingness to support continuous improvement initiatives within a leading dairy company.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills and ability to operate in a data-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Mechanical background helpful for troubleshooting and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assists and manages the enhancement of technical and financial performance under the manager's direction.
• Oversees whey plant operation, production, sanitation, quality, and personnel management.
• Enforces safety rules, GMPs, policies and quality programs to ensure safe, quality food.
• Troubleshoots operational/mechanical issues to maintain efficient production flow.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections on a regular schedule.
• Follows cleaning and sanitizing procedures for each process and line.
• Conducts pre-shift/start-up inspections.
• Monitors processes and makes adjustments for smooth operation.
• Operates forklift as needed.
• Maintains communication with operators, drivers, and other departments.
• Manages scheduling and manpower levels.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Effective communication

Mechanical background

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science/Chemistry or related

Job description

Lactalis in Buffalo, NY seeks a Supervisor/Whey Plant for the 3rd shift to ensure smooth plant operations, oversee incoming and outgoing products, and maintain equipment and sanitation standards. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a dairy production environment.

The candidate should have relevant technical experience, basic education, and a willingness to support continuous improvement initiatives within a leading dairy company.