Lead Operator V- Fluids Department-RSPC

Lactalis American Group

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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, Prsident specialty cheeses and butter s, 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 valuesAmbition, 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 RSPC Lead Operator V based in Nampa, ID. The RSPC Lead Operator V assists and manages the enhancement of both technical and financial performance of the department under the direction of RSPC Management, including supervision of milk receiving, milk inventories, production, sanitation, production specifications, product quality and management of all personnel. The ideal candidate will be proactive and dynamic, flexible, and receptive to innovative ideas, pragmatic, analytical and attentive to detail. He or she will also be capable of working independently in adherence to regulations, of managing stress and remaining calm under pressure, and be able to demonstrate an inquiring mind and well-developed observational skills. Will demonstrate a sense of responsibility and high professional standards, honesty and integrity, and objectivity. Possess values of ambition and engagement, with simplicity.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Monitors inventories of milk, cream, starter, and all other materials required for production.
• Ensures that production specifications are in line with Company standards and ensures that the loss of fat and protein is minimized (and consistent with the budget). Take corrective action immediately when necessary.
• Analyzes and evaluates information concerning daily operations and how these results positively or negatively affect plant performance.
• Suggests and debates alternative methods and procedures in solving problems.
• Cooperates with other management personnel in formulating and establishing company policies, operating procedures, and goals.
• Reviews technical problems and procedures of departments and recommends solutions to problems or changes in procedures.
• Reports on production problems and/or concerns to RSPC Management.
• Assists RSPC Management with planning and scheduling workforce consistent with production requirements. Continuously evaluates workforce to attempt to reduce labor costs.
• Works closely with QA Manager and Laboratory personnel on a wide variety of areas including quality of raw materials, product specifications, good manufacturing, and sanitation practices.
• Assists RSPC Management in coordinating production activity.
• Continually evaluates staff/department performance.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

High School Diploma required.

Experience

Previous experience working and leading a team in production setting (food manufacturing). A.S. degree is a plus, or some combination of those two.

Specialized Knowledge

Dairy or other related experience preferred.

Skills / Abilities

Basics mathematical skills are required (must be able to calculate averages).

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Must be dependable and be able to work well in a team environment.

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.