Production Supervisor (Dairy)

This is your opportunity to join a thriving and growing dairy food and beverage company as a Production Supervisor. You will collaborate to play a key role providing supervision and leadership to deliver results and operational improvements in Reception, Skimming, Pasteurization, and Concentration of raw milk. 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 to become part of a brand new department!

Location: Central Valley, CA (Relocation Assistance Provided)

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 operators, ensuring they follow proper operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Ensure all products meet required specifications and quality standards, including temperature, composition, and texture.
• 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
• 3+ years of food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred
• 2+ Dairy experience, with preference in Raw Milk
• Hold a valid pasteurizer operator license or able to complete within 6 months of employment
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• Strong computer skills including MS Office
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of main dairy process equipment (HTST, Separators, Membrane Systems, CIP) 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)