Job Summary

Operates and leads any position within the whey plant and occasionally directs production activities and personnel for assigned shift.

 

Essential Functions

• Ability to direct production in absence of TL.
• Responsible for knowledge of every position in the whey plant.
• Responsible for the ability to run any computer system needed to operate production or CIP in any given area.
• Ensures that samples are run and if needed determine best action to bring product into specification.  Will notify supervisor if the product is not within required specifications.
• Maintains product loss sheets to keep an accurate recording of the product being wasted.
• Responsible for timely and accurate reports of process loss and inventory records turned in daily to the supervisor.
• Assist in communication between operators and management staff.
• Facilitates training of new team members and tracks current team member skill achievement.
• Ensures safe operating practices and helps in reporting and analyzing work related injuries.
• Oversees CIP for assigned machinery & ensures that GMPs are followed.
• Conduct shift change meeting.
• Complete and send shift report to management team.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Attend required training and take required quizzes to be proficient in room.
• Responsible for completing all safety activities, plant meetings, near misses, and BBSs.
• Complete all job activities following set safety and operational SOP’s.
• Keeps record in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws.
• Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health  Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates. (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)

 

Delivering on Glanbia’s Values:

 

• “Showing Respect” - Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication.
• “Find a Better Way” - Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value.
• “Winning Together” - Assist with training of new team members.  Facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role.
• “The Customer’s Champion” – Proactively engage to