Processing Superintendent

Overview

Processing Superintendent – Omaha, NE | Full Time | Processing-General

LALA US manufactures Yogurt Smoothie with Probiotics, Frusion Yogurt Smoothie, Crema Mexicana, and Blended Yogurt. The facility provides a clean work environment, well-lit, highly automated production facility and career advancement opportunities. LALA US provides a competitive total benefits package including:

• Competitive pay
• Annual increases based on merit and Company performance
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays
• There is no relocation assistance.

The Processing Superintendent is a key management position with significant involvement and responsibility for the results of the final produced product. Under the direction of the Operations Manager, this Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all raw milk receiving operations at a dairy processing facility. This position ensures that incoming milk is received, sampled, tested, documented, stored, and transferred safely and efficiently while complying with food safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.

The supervisor manages receiving personnel, coordinates milk intake schedules, and maintains accurate records of milk deliveries and inventories. The supervisor interfaces with truck drivers from various suppliers.

As a Milk Processing leader, directs daily dairy manufacturing operations. Is responsible to oversee every batch preparation ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations. This role optimizes production efficiency, manages facility budgets, and leads processing staff to deliver high-quality dairy products while minimizing waste as part of the usage variance reduction program.

Education

• Associate degree in Dairy Science, Food Science, Agriculture, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 3–5 years of dairy manufacturing or milk receiving experience.
• Previous supervisory experience
• Knowledge of dairy processing operations and raw milk handling requirements.
• Microsoft Office package
• Clear analytical thinking

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication skills.
• Understanding of milk quality testing procedures.
• Knowledge of food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership and employee management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Ability to operate computerized inventory and production systems.

• Ability to work in wet, cold, and industrial environments.
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, and lifting to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage.

• Production Oversight:
  Manage daily operations, including receiving raw milk, pasteurization, standardization.
• Team Leadership:
  Recruit, train, and supervise processing floor staff. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and safety.
• Process Optimization:
  Identify and implement strategies to reduce production waste, cut costs, and improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure all processing machinery runs optimally.
• Inventory & Supply Chain:
  Oversee inventory levels of ingredients, milk and batches, to meet demand without overstocking.
• Ensure active collaboration with Research and Development (RD) & quality departments to develop and work into innovation developments to ensure the new launches are on time and according to the market expectation.
• Collaborate to develop methods to improve plant strategies to optimize the resources, implement CILA operational routines, Centerline standardization, FIFO materials, reduction of usage variance and create standard SOP and OPL for the team.
• Guarantee the correct coordination with packaging in production to deliver the batches on time.

• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate milk receiving operators and technicians.
• Enforce safety policies and safe work practices.
• Provide coaching and corrective action when necessary.
• Develop employee skills through ongoing training.