Production Supervisor (Dairy)

This is your opportunity to join a thriving and growing food and beverage company as a Production Supervisor. Reporting directly to the RSPC Manager, you will collaborate to play a key role providing supervision and leadership to deliver business results and operational improvements in Reception, Skimming, Pasteurization, and Concentration. In this role you will be responsible for day-to-day manufacturing operations for an assigned area and shift. Apply now to avoid missing out on this great opportunity!

Location: Central Valley, CA

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the reception of raw materials (e.g., milk). Ensure proper sampling and quality testing.
• Oversee the skimming, pasteurization, and concentration processes to ensure optimal operation of equipment and adherence to production schedules.
• Monitor critical control points and ensure compliance with all food safety and quality standards.
• Maintain a close partnership with the cross functional team within the plant.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., quality control, maintenance) to ensure a smooth workflow and timely product output.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of RSPC operators, ensuring they follow proper operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Ensure all products meet required specifications and quality standards, including temperature, composition, and texture.
• Identify and address any deviations from quality standards, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness among staff, ensuring the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Enforce strict adherence to health and safety regulations in the plant, ensuring the safe operation of all equipment
• Continuously monitor and analyze production data to identify areas for improvement

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering, Business Administration, Food Science or Related Field)
• 3+ years of food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• 3+ Dairy experience, with preference in Raw Milk
• Hold a valid pasteurizer operator license or able to complete within 6 months of employment
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Lean Six Sigma Trained and Certified - Green or Black Belt
• Strong computer skills including MS Office (Word/Excel/PP), SAP/MTI, SAP/LIS,
• SAP/Maintenance, SAP/BI-Reporting, OEE, Mini-Tab and Quality Companion
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of main dairy process equipment (HTST, Separator, membrane systems, CIP, mechanical, electrical, and associated control systems) is required.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement systems (Lean, six sigma, 5M, Pareto, PDCA...)
• Knowledge of FDA and USDA Regulations
• Ability to work flexible hours depending on business needs (the schedule is expected to be 12 hours rotating)