Processing Supervisor

Description

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Processing Supervisor based in Brattleboro, VT.

The Processing Supervisor will be responsible for maximizing productivity and achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by managing and directing processing employees on assigned shifts. Key duties will include planning and overseeing daily tasks, resolving operational roadblocks and employee concerns, and strictly enforcing all safety and quality protocols, OSHA regulations, and company policies. This position will drive operational excellence by adhering to Continuous Improvement (CI) processes and the Management Operating Structure (MOS), requiring collaboration with other departments. The role will report to the Processing Manager.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Provide direction, leadership, and development for direct reports, including training, coaching, performance management, and handling employee relations issues.
• Implement and enforce all safety programs and safe work practices, actively participating in plant safety initiatives.
• Maintain all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and all regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with workplace and government-mandated standards (FDA, FSSC22000, OSHA, etc.).
• Coordinate production run times, manage raw material flow (milk and by-products), and schedule weekly work to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime in the filler areas.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Planning, and across all shifts (including weekends) to meet production goals and coordinate schedule progress and changes.
• Monitor milk supply and orders and coordinate raw material inventory across all shifts and departments.
• Manage all sanitation programs, ensure compliance within the facility, and oversee the execution of periodic cleaning for all production equipment.
• Monitor the flow and discharge of wastewater and ensure that all preventative maintenance (PMs) for processing machinery are completed on schedule.
• Execute quality assurance programs to prevent or eliminate defects in new or existing products.
• Review and approval of time records of all staff assigned (if applicable). Will be required to explain variances in hours worked, productivity and any other function responsible for.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Processing employees on their assigned shift in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Travel may be required occasionally.
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project's needs.
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, will be provided.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• A High School Diploma is required. An Associate's Degree is preferred.
• Majors in Business, Food Science, Engineering, or related fields are preferred.
• 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, and/or delegating work to others in a manufacturing facility is required.
• Ability to manage people in daily work by identifying potential, recruiting, setting concrete and ambitious goals, delegating missions, and motivating and developing a cohesive team in a changing environment.
• Capability to clearly transmit and receive information and communicate effectively with others by considering their points of view. Includes using tact and diplomacy and the ability to convey ideas (adjusting style, tone, and level of details), both orally and in writing, to engage all stakeholders.
• Manage team resources, achieve production targets, and meet operational needs.
• Ability to implement Good Manufacturing Practices by defining written Work Instructions, Best Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures in compliance with Health regulations to ensure effective Manufacturing techniques, Product Safety, and Product Quality.
• Ability to inspire the organization or team to achieve a target and expend energy toward a goal or reward.
• Ability to determine priorities and allocate time and resources effectively and rigorously to ensure the accomplishment of specific objectives.
• Ability to provide a holistic and systematic perspective on strategic issues, leveraging them to articulate and give a clear vision of the future.
• Ability to meet all production requirements regarding ordering of material, raw ingredients, and packaging, taking into account minimum stock levels, lead times, and budget. Ability to report on material levels and usage and analyze daily cycle counts to control the manufacturing process and minimize waste.
• Knowledge of milk components, their interaction, and evolution during processes. Capacity to link dairy characteristics (chemistry, % fat, pH, etc.) with packaging constraints (stress cracking, migration, etc.).

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.