Department Supervisor

Description Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel , Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's , Stonyfield Organic , Brown Cow , Oui , Yoplait , Go-Gurt , :ratio , Green Mountain Creamery , and Mountain High , along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun , Gopi , and Arz . At Lactalis, we live by our core values- Ambition , Engagement , and Simplicity . We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION , your STORY , and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. From your PASSION to ours Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Night Relief/Training Supervisor based in Nampa, Idaho. The Night Relief/Training Supervisor assumes supervisory roles as needed and performs additional supervisory functions within the parameters established by the parent company. This role involves daily tasks related to Fresh Mozzarella production and Packaging operational transactions. The Relief/Training Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all Fresh Mozzarella employees are thoroughly trained and retrained to adhere to standard processes, operations, and practices. Additionally, the role includes maintaining organized training documentation to ensure the sustainability of employee knowledge and skills From your EXPERTISE to ours Key responsibilities for this position include: * Assists the department manager to enhance the technical and financial performance of the department. * Directs adjustments of the manufacturing processes to maintain conformance with Standards, specifications, and customer requirements. * Responsible for maintaining all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and all regulatory requirements. * Responsible for a variety of reports to include, but not limited to, production volume, yields, quality, productivity, and efficiency. * Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments. * Schedule staff and estimate work hour requirements for completion of daily job assignments. * Responsible for the review and approval of time records of all staff assigned. Will be required to explain variances in hours worked, productivity and any other functions. * Work with all departments to ensure proper adherence to GMP * Collects and provides any data necessary for budget creation or implementation. * Cooperates with other management in establishing and communicating company policies, operating procedures, and goals. * Ensures quality assurance programs to prevent or eliminate defects in new or existing products. * Ensures effective employee relations by supporting and maintaining a safe and positive work environment. Analyzes and assists in resolving work and/or employee issues through problem resolution. * Travel and/or extended work hours may be required. * This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. * Ensure all employees are effectively trained on GMPs, policies, procedures, plant operations and process, and equipment operations. * Create and utilize training programs to address skill gaps in employees. * Prepare new standard operating procedures (SOP), update current SOP, and utilize SOP to ensure standardization of all plant processes and procedures. * Must be able to utilize Microsoft Office 360 programs including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Photo to create effective training programs and maintain organization of employee training. Requirements From your STORY to ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following: Education * High School diploma or equivalent required. * Associate degree preferred. Experience * 2+ years Supervisory or lead person experience required. * Experience in production, packaging, warehouse, or distribution center preferred. * Experience in Food Manufacturing preferred. Specialized Knowledge * OSHA, Food Safety, FDA, and USDA. * Knowledge of ISO and certifications within the food industry (FSSC, ISO9001). * Computers and Systems (Microsoft Office and manufacturing operating systems). Skills / Abilities * Effective written and verbal communication skills. * Business acumen including problem solving and analysis. * Effective time management, planning, organizing and delegation. . Strong interpersonal skills The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities, demonstrating a people-oriented approach in all interactions **Shift: 5:30pm-5:30am -Must be available to work weekends** At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career. Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.