Cheese Production Supervisor

Overview

Job Type: Regular

Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you!

How Agropur invests in YOU: Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with 7% company contributions
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Advancement Opportunities
• Salaried Grade 004: $67,800 - $84,800

We are looking for a Cheese Production Supervisor in Jerome, .

The Production Supervisor oversees production and packaging in the plant facility. The role supervises the operation of workers and equipment in the production and packaging area, applying knowledge of processes involved and production methods.

Night shift: 5pm-5am;
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Sunday

• Oversee and supervise the daily operations of all production and packaging lines and systems.
• Perform the daily tasks of certain Sanitation positions based on Plant Regulatory reports issued as needed.
• Complete Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) documents in preparation for audits with daily sign-off as required, providing information to Quality Assurance and following up on any audit items.
• Adhere to Agropur policies on communication and documentation with the Quality department regarding product integrity and sanitation needs.
• Work directly with Supervisor and/or Quality when sanitation issues require immediate attention; redirecting workers to these areas as needed. Provide updates to the Quality Department and Plant Director or Production Manager as appropriate.
• Ensure In-Process targets are met; inspect and confirm equipment has undergone CIP and is ready for Process through Pre-Op inspections.
• Support operational excellence through tools such as AOS, Run to Target, Focused Improvement, and Direction Setting.
• Ensure all T-codes are up to date and closed out properly in SAP.
• Maintain and troubleshoot for equipment and production/packaging questions or issues; involve maintenance, quality, or inventory as needed.
• Ensure In-Process samples are properly handled.
• Gather and review paperwork, legal charts, and chemical concentrations.
• Ensure employees follow proper procedures, safe practices, and produce quality products. Identify and implement safety, quality, and productivity improvements on shift.
• Review and assist in follow-up on Good Manufacturing Practices or production audit items.
• Communicate issues in production, sanitation, or equipment to the next shift supervisor.
• Participate in and prepare for company, customer, and third-party audits as needed.
• Communicate important information to all employees such as announcements, safety information, and production requirements for shift.
• Attend employee meetings.
• Ensure staffing is appropriate for optimal and efficient production; act as backup for production line positions as needed.
• Review weekly payroll time cards and sign off. Review and approve time sheets for the team in a timely manner.
• Understand, operate, and be able to train others in SAP, MES system, and RF gun.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Associate's Degree from a two-year college or technical school in a Science, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Minimum three (3) years manufacturing experience required.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a dairy and/or food production plant preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Agropur’s US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients as by-products of the cheese making process. As one of the world’s largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with recognizable food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropur.us

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

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