About the Role
The Whey Supervisor is responsible for maintaining smooth production flows in the most efficient way possible to produce quality products.
Responsibilities
- Capable of performing all whey department jobs.
- Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of equipment.
- Verify accuracy of production reports.
- Organize, lead and supervise whey employees; solve problems before they develop.
- Create weekly work schedules for all whey department personnel.
- Communicate effectively.
- Observe and evaluate processes and personnel and react to any inefficiencies or issues.
- Coordinate with production schedules for daily scheduling changes and updates.
- Motivate and lead by example.
- Process daily employee issues and complaints; listen well and provide tactful feedback.
- Facilitate and assist with special projects, customer requests, samples, etc.
- Assist with selection, hiring, advancement, transfer, promotion and termination decisions for the department.
- Administer employee discipline as needed.
- Ensure a safe work environment.
- All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
- All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
Requirements
- In depth understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
- Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
- Ability to provide leadership, support, communication and direction to line personnel.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond routine issues.
- Ability to coach, lead and develop employees.
- Ability to make sound/independent decisions relating to order/production issues.
- Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
- Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
- Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
- Product weight: up to 50 lbs.
- Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
Skills
- Communicate effectively
- Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office
- Kronos experience
- SAP experience
- MES experience
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4 years of supervisory experience or more
Education Level
- Associate’s degree or Technical education or commensurate experience
- Bachelor’s degree
Salary/Compensations
- $64,200.00-$93,500.00
About the Company
- Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Equal Opportunity
- Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
