Whey Supervisor Nights

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. is seeking a Whey Supervisor to oversee the whey department, manage daily scheduling, and drive production efficiency while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will lead a team, ensure sanitation, verify production reports, and coordinate with schedules to handle changes. This role requires strong leadership, problem solving, and the ability to coach staff in a fast-paced dairy environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical education or commensurate experience.
• 4 years of supervisory experience or more.
• In depth understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
• Ability to provide leadership, support, communication and direction to line personnel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond routine issues.
• Ability to coach, lead and develop employees.
• Ability to make sound/independent decisions relating to order/production issues.
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs.

Responsibilities

• Capable of performing all whey department jobs.
• Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of equipment.
• Verify accuracy of production reports.
• Organize, lead and supervise whey employees; solve problems before they develop.
• Create weekly work schedules for all whey department personnel.
• Communicate effectively.
• Observe and evaluate processes and personnel and react to any inefficiencies or issues.
• Coordinate with production schedules for daily scheduling changes and updates.
• Motivate and lead by example.
• Process daily employee issues and complaints; listen well and provide tactful feedback.
• Facilitate and assist with special projects, customer requests, samples, etc.
• Assist with selection, hiring, advancement, transfer, promotion and termination decisions for the department.
• Administer employee discipline as needed.
• Ensure a safe work environment.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Education

Associate’s degree or Technical education or commensurate experience

Job description

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The Whey Supervisor is responsible for maintaining smooth production flows in the most efficient way possible to produce quality products.

Job Responsibilities

• Capable of performing all whey department jobs.
• Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of equipment.
• Verify accuracy of production reports.
• Organize, lead and supervise whey employees; solve problems before they develop.
• Create weekly work schedules for all whey department personnel.
• Communicate effectively.
• Observe and evaluate processes and personnel and react to any inefficiencies or issues.
• Coordinate with production schedules for daily scheduling changes and updates.
• Motivate and lead by example.
• Process daily employee issues and complaints; listen well and provide tactful feedback.
• Facilitate and assist with special projects, customer requests, samples, etc.
• Assist with selection, hiring, advancement, transfer, promotion and termination decisions for the department.
• Administer employee discipline as needed.
• Ensure a safe work environment.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

The pay for this position is $$64,200.00-$93,500.00. All offers will be based on a candidate’s skills, prior relevant experience, applicable degrees and certifications, and internal equity. This range is specific to New York and may not be applicable to other locations.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or Technical education or commensurate experience.
• 4 years of supervisory experience or more.
• In depth understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
• Ability to provide leadership, support, communication and direction to line personnel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond routine issues.
• Ability to coach, lead and develop employees.
• Ability to make sound/independent decisions relating to order/production issues.
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs.

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.