Cheese Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor  

  

Glanbia – Southwest Cheese

Southwest Cheese is the world’s largest manufacture of cheese and whey products and is located in Clovis, New Mexico.  It is a joint venture between Glanbia and The Greater Southwest Agency and provides ample opportunity for career growth and experience in a fast-paced, high-performing enterprise.

 

The Opportunity - This position directs and coordinates activities of cheese production areas in processing raw materials and manufacturing customer specific products. This permanent position will report to the Production Manager and essential functions include but are not limited to the following. 

• Shift Leadership: Oversee the entire operation of your shift, ensuring adherence to production schedules and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Team Meetings: Lead daily meetings focusing on safety, quality, and production.
• Quality Control: Conduct and record chemical checks, troubleshoot machinery issues, and create KPI reports.
• Team Management: Supervise and develop hourly employees in milk intake and cheese production, including hiring, training, performance appraisal, and conflict resolution.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety principles and food safety regulations (FSMA, SQF, FDA, PMO).
• Continuous Improvement: Utilize Continuous Improvement processes to drive zero losses and uphold our culture of excellence.
• Customer Focus: Engage proactively to support customer needs and strive to exceed SLA timelines.
• Performance Excellence: Meet or exceed key metrics and continually update your knowledge of products and processes.

 

   The Skills you will bring to the team

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of five years related experience/training.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills including email, record keeping, and database activity.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of TPM and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly involves talking, listening, standing, walking, and using hands and fingers.
• Exposure to loud noise levels, humidity, intense heat, fumes, and toxic chemicals.

 

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