Supervisor Mozzarella Packaging

Job Summary

Supervisor in Mozzarella Packaging – Buffalo, New York. Ensures the Mozzarella Packaging department is operating properly.

• Analyzes and evaluates information concerning daily operations and how these results positively or negatively affect department performance.
• Ensures department is running in a smooth efficient manner, completes supervisor rounds as required.
• Works with all departments to ensure proper adherence to GMP, GSP and QC policies and procedures and proper maintenance of equipment.
• Suggest and debate alternative methods and procedures in problem solving procedure.
• Participates in operating budget, goals, and objectives of the department and works toward meeting and/or exceeding these expectations.
• Monitors punches and ensures sufficient personnel including temporary hours.
• Completes all records and charting as required.
• Meets regularly with shift supervisors and sanitation supervisors to stay informed about all issues arising in the department.
• Conducts department employee meetings on a monthly or bi‑monthly basis.
• Performs administrative managerial duties in an accurate, timely and professional manner (Phone calls, voice mail, paperwork, meeting presentations).
• Responsible for hiring and scheduling required within the department, including temporary staff if necessary.
• Actively works on the production floor to facilitate the exchange of data between various departments.
• Maintains open communication with all employees including department managers.
• Implements special projects and procedures as directed.

• Ability to perform a multitude of tasks.
• Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Associate's 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.

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options.

Support insurance costs significantly, generous contribution to retirement plans, and paid time off from day one.

Commitment to professional growth, training and development opportunities, including education reimbursement.

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.