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About the Role

The Cheese Team Lead ensures Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and safe work practices are followed for efficient operation and quality production within the Cheese Department. Proficiency in cheese production operations from Milk Receiving through Bulk Pack, including HTST, vats, mixer, brine tanks, CIP systems, milk receiving, P2, DMC, and Noltec, is expected within six months. This role requires the capability to disassemble, assemble, and perform minor adjustments to all cheese production equipment.

Responsibilities

Train employees on SOP’s, GMP’s, sanitation, safe work practices, and housekeeping, and enforce these policies.
Interpret production data to make informed production decisions.
Understand all job functions within the Cheese Department.
Perform hourly walkthroughs to check temperatures, calibrations, and maintain accurate records.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and ensure efficient operation.
Monitor the extraneous program.
Communicate effectively with operators, management, and other departments.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Basic familiarity with all aspects of cheese department operations, including Milk Receiving through Bulk Pack, HTST, vats, mixer, brine tanks, CIP systems, milk receiving, P2, DMC, and Noltec.
Must be able to work Sunday - Saturday, off-shifts, weekends, holidays, and required overtime to support a 24 hour/7-day operation.

Skills

Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Familiarity or ability to learn SAP, or similar integrated manufacturing system.
Proficient computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office products.
Two years' experience in a similar position.
Prior experience in a leadership position.

Location

Waverly

Work Type

Vacation relief
24/7 operating facility

Experience Level

Minimum of six months to become proficient in cheese production operations
Two years' experience in similar position
Prior experience in a leadership position

Salary/Compensations

$31.45 per hour
$1 per hour weekend differential
$0.75 shift differential for evening hours

Benefits

Profit Sharing
401k
Monthly Safety/Quality Incentive Bonus
Matched Retirement Savings
Paid Vacation (40 hours vacation every 6 months which increases with tenure)
9 Paid Holidays
56 hours of Paid Sick Time, annually
Healthcare Benefits starting the first of the month following your hire date (includes wellness incentive program)
Educational Assistance
Discounts on Leprino Foods products

About the Company

Leprino Foods strives to be the WORLD’s BEST dairy food and ingredient company.
Leprino Foods is the world's largest supplier of mozzarella cheese and one of the largest suppliers of premium dairy nutrition ingredients.
Our customers and business partners span the globe and include many of the world's largest food companies, restaurant chains and distributors.
A career with Leprino Foods means you’ll be part of a worldwide family of individuals dedicated to producing high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world.
Your contributions will be noticed and rewarded as you work to further our company, our customers and one another.

Equal Opportunity

Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer M / F / Disability / Veteran.