Supervisor - Ricotta Production - 2nd shift

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Job Type: Full-time

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Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Supervisor – Ricotta Production – 2nd shift based in Buffalo, New York.

Summary: Ensures the department is running in a safe, productive manner. Focuses on production, quality and people. Identifies, investigates and works to solve problems that arise. Works closely with department employees and reports any issues to Ricotta Production Manager.

• Ensures department is running in a smooth and efficient manner.
• Assists operators in set up and start of production.
• Ensures quality control checks are being performed by the departmental employees.
• Verifies proper recipes are being used for production.
• Completes and maintains appropriate paperwork/reports.
• Verifies operator logs each hour with signature.
• Verifies that moisture checks are being performed on all lots.
• Tours entire room on a half-hour basis.
• Ensures sufficient manpower is scheduled for next day’s activities; makes adjustments if necessary.
• Ensures sufficient supplies (salt, stabilizer, Vitamin A, etc.) for the day.
• Maintains employee records including attendance, and writes up as needed.
• Maintains an open line of communication with all employees in ricotta department.
• Identifies, investigates and works to solve any problems that arise in the department.
• Ensures all department employees adhere to all GMP and QC policies when in the plant and surrounding environments.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in work required.
• Ability to perform a multitude of tasks.
• Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Associate degree in business administration or dairy science preferred.
• Knowledge of computer software:
  Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• 3-5 years of Supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an affirmative action employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Salary Description

$65,000 - $75,000