Manager - Mozzarella Production - 1st shift

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Looking for a job that can grow into a lifelong career?

At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed.

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

In the US, we offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, president specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Break stone’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 sour cream and a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We’re building 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 make an impact.

Mozzarella Manager in Buffalo, New York. The Production Manager is responsible for ensuring the department is running smoothly and in a safe and productive way. Under the Direction of the Sr. Department Manager, the Manager will implement policies and procedures and make recommendations for improvements in the manufacturing process, equipment, and operations procedures. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring, training employees, production planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, and coaching employees for improvement.

Work closely with employees, supervisors, and report back any issues to the Senior Manager Production & Packaging.

From your STORY to ours.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of job‑related experience.

• Five plus years of Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in food production, packaging, warehouse, or distribution preferred.

• OSHA, Food Safety, FDA, and USDA compliance.
• Knowledge of ISO and certifications within the food industry.
• Computer and Systems:
  Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Effective and proficient communicator, written and verbal.
• Good problem‑solving and analysis skills.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and organizational skills.
• Effective people management.

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.

$77,000 - $100,000